Hector Fighting the Greeks 1532

This 1532 engraving by German artist Heinrich Aldegrever, titled “Hector Fighting the Greeks”, depicts a scene from the Trojan War. The central figure, the Trojan hero Hector, is shown on horseback, charging into a group of Greek warriors. A fallen warrior lies beneath Hector’s steed, while other Greek soldiers attempt to fight back. The graphic detail and dynamic composition highlight the violence and chaos of battle, characteristic of engravings of this era. The work is held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.