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Death of Achilles
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Death of Achilles

Franz Ertinger · 1679 · etching; 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 brings an offering to Apollo. In the background Apollo guides the arrow of Paris to the right place. In the foreground a fighting fox and eagle.

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Credit lineDood van Achilles. 1679. Franz Ertinger. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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