1693
oil
canvas
From the collection of Mauritshuis
Achilles Discovered among the Daughters of Lycomedes is a 1693 oil by Gerard de Lairesse, a Dutch Golden Age work, depicting Achilles, held at Mauritshuis.
This painting shows a group of people in ancient Greek clothing. There's a man in the center, wearing a white robe and a crown. He's surrounded by women, some of whom are holding objects like a mirror or a cloth. In the background, there are columns and a red curtain. The scene seems to be from ancient Greek mythology, but it's not clear what's happening. The man in the center might be a hero or a god. The women around him seem to be surprised or upset. If you want to learn more about this style of painting, look up Gerard de Lairesse.
Gerard or Gérard (de) Lairesse (French pronunciation: ; 11 September 1641 – June 1711) was a Dutch Golden Age painter and art theorist.
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