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The Death of Achilles
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The Death of Achilles

J. Alexander Janssens · c. 1700 · etching; engraving; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Achilles is hit by an arrow in his only weak spot, his heel, while he offers a sacrifice at an altar. Various onlookers around the altar. Top right Apollo guides the arrow of Paris to the right place. Bottom center: 14. Fourteenth print from a series of fourteen with scenes from the life of Achilles.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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Credit lineDood van Achilles. c. 1700. J. Alexander Janssens. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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