Karikatuur van Achilles als baby 1842

"Karikatuur van Achilles als baby" is a lithograph by Honoré Daumier, created in 1842. It depicts the baptism of Achilles, a famous Greek hero, as a baby. The artwork features a humorous and exaggerated style, characteristic of Daumier's work. The image shows a woman holding a baby upside down over a pool of water, creating a comical scene. Daumier's satirical take on the classic tale of Achilles, makes this artwork a fascinating example of caricature.