The combat of Hector and Achilles, and Achilles dragging the body of Hector around the walls of Troy 1531 - 1576

This etching, created by Giulio Bonasone between 1531 and 1576, depicts the infamous scene of Achilles dragging the body of Hector around the walls of Troy. The composition is dense, showing a multitude of figures, including the grieving women of Troy and Achilles' triumphant chariot, driven by a pair of horses. Achilles's strength and rage are emphasized in the scene, illustrating the tragic consequences of the Trojan War. The detailed work, held by the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, showcases Bonasone's mastery of engraving, capturing both the brutality and pathos of this classic Greek legend.