Achilles as Pyrrha with Cupid
1659
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1659
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Achilles is dressed as a woman in this painting. He's with Cupid. The story behind this image is interesting - it's from a myth where Achilles disguises himself as a woman to avoid fighting. This myth has been depicted in art before, but this version is unique. To learn more about this style of art, look at the technique: etching.
