Achilles en de dochters van Lycomedes 1638 - 1658

Cornelis Visscher's etching, "Achilles en de dochters van Lycomedes" (1638-1658), depicts the Greek hero Achilles disguised as a woman among the daughters of King Lycomedes. The scene, rendered in meticulous detail, showcases the artist's mastery of chiaroscuro. The dramatic composition emphasizes the tension of the moment as Achilles is discovered by Ulysses, who uses a trick to reveal his true identity. The work, now housed at the Rijksmuseum, is a striking example of Visscher's skill in capturing narrative and emotion through the medium of etching.