Thetis bestellt bei Hephaistos Waffen für Achill c. 1832

"Thetis bestellt bei Hephaistos Waffen für Achill" (Thetis Orders Weapons for Achilles from Hephaestus) is a watercolor painting by Philipp Veit, executed in 1832, currently located at the Städel Museum. The painting depicts the Greek mythological scene where Thetis, the mother of Achilles, commissions the god Hephaestus to forge armor for her son. The composition is reminiscent of classical Greek art, featuring simplified forms and a harmonious balance of figures. The black background contrasts with the soft, pale colors of the figures' garments, adding to the scene's solemn and mythological aura. The painting is a testament to Veit's talent for capturing the drama and pathos of classical mythology.