Achilles discovered by Odysseus dressed as a woman among the daughters of Lycomedes. Stipple engraving by G.S. and J.G. Facius after Angelica Kauffman, 1786.
- Kauffmann, Angelica, 1741-1807.
- Date:
- 1786
- Reference:
- 677352i
- Pictures
About this work
Description
Achilles was sent by his mother Thetis to live disguised as a girl at the court of Lycomedes. He was discovered there by Odysseus. Odysseues is here portrayed in Turkish dress
Publication/Creation
London (No. 90 Cheapside) : Published Nov.r 1st 1786 by John & Josiah Boydell, 1786.
Physical description
1 print : stipple engraving ; image and border 43.6 x 59.7 cm
Lettering
Achilles discover'd. Angelica Kauffman pinxt. G.S. & J.G. Facius sculpserunt
Reference
Wellcome Collection 677352i
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Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores