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Thetis receives weapons for Achilles from Vulcanus
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
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Vulcan hands Thetis, the mother of Achilles, a shield for her son. Achilles stands between the arms of his mother. In the background two men are forging weapons, and other parts of the armor are brought. In the foreground an Atalanta and Caryatid and attributes of a smith.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionSubjects
Credit lineThetis krijgt van Vulcanus wapens voor Achilles. 1679. Franz Ertinger. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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