Chiron lehrt den jungen Achill das Bogenschießen
bertelthorvaldsen
stadelmuseum
drawing, paper, chalk
drawing
toned paper
16_19th-century
austrian
danish
pencil sketch
landscape
charcoal drawing
paper
charcoal art
pencil drawing
coffee painting
underpainting
chalk
portrait drawing
watercolour illustration
watercolor
"Chiron lehrt den jungen Achill das Bogenschießen," meaning "Chiron Teaches Young Achilles Archery," is a drawing by the Danish Neoclassical sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen (1770-1844), currently housed in the Städel Museum. The work depicts the mythological centaur Chiron, a wise teacher of heroes, instructing the young Achilles in the art of archery. The drawing captures a moment of intense instruction, with Achilles holding a bow and arrow, while Chiron observes with a thoughtful expression. The scene is set in a serene woodland landscape, emphasizing the idyllic nature of the teaching experience. The drawing showcases Thorvaldsen's ability to capture the beauty of classical mythology in a delicate and elegant style.
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