Thetis übergibt dem Kentauren Chiron den kleinen Achilles 

Donato Creti's "Thetis übergibt dem Kentauren Chiron den kleinen Achilles" is a preparatory drawing for a larger painting. The drawing features the Greek mythological figures Thetis, Chiron, and a young Achilles. Thetis, a sea nymph, presents her son, Achilles, to Chiron, a centaur, who was renowned for his wisdom and skill in the arts of healing and warfare. The drawing depicts the moment when Thetis entrusts Achilles to Chiron's care, showcasing the artist's masterful use of line to capture the movement and drama of this mythical scene. The drawing's stylistic elements reflect the late Baroque period, and its subject matter is rooted in classical mythology, making it a significant work in the study of Italian art history.