Achilles Dragging the Body of Hector
1648
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1648
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This print shows Achilles dragging Hector’s body behind his chariot outside Troy’s walls. The scene is full of motion, with dust rising under the wheels. Testa used a special print method called etching. He soaked copper plates in acid to carve the lines, which let him play with light and shadow in one go. This dark, dramatic style reminds me of Rembrandt’s prints. Look it up at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
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