Achilles en de dochters van Lycomedus 1679

This etching, "Achilles en de dochters van Lycomedus," created in 1679 by Franz Ertinger, depicts a scene from Greek mythology. Achilles, disguised as a woman, is revealed by the crafty Ulysses (seen in the background) to be a man by a test of his strength: a pile of weapons. Surrounded by Lycomedes' daughters and a small dog, Achilles is caught off guard and reacts with a mixture of fear and anger. The detailed depiction of classical architecture, drapery, and figures contributes to the drama and realism of the scene, making this a significant work of Baroque art.