Fotoreproductie van De Grieken en Trojanen vechten om het lijk van Patroclus door Antoine Wiertz before 1868

This photoreproduction, created by Edmond Fierlants in the 19th century, showcases Antoine Wiertz's dramatic painting "The Greeks and Trojans Fighting over the Body of Patroclus." The image depicts a scene of chaos and violence from Homer's Iliad, with the fallen Patroclus at the center of the fray. Fierlants' photographic reproduction captures the energy and intensity of Wiertz's original work, showcasing the dynamic composition and dramatic use of light and shadow. The photograph, measuring 107 mm in height and 177 mm in width, provides a glimpse into the artistic style of both Wiertz and Fierlants, highlighting the intersection of painting and photography in the 19th century.