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Achilles after the death of Patrocles
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Achilles after the death of Patrocles
3788950 Achilles after the death of Patrocles; (add.info.: Achilles after the death of Patrocles. Character design after the production of the opera Achilles, for the Academie Royale de Musique, 1789.
Kulturgeschichte der Oper, by Joseph Gregor, Printed by Gallus Verlag, Vienna, 1941.); Lebrecht History
Media ID 38697796
© Lebrecht History / Bridgeman Images
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In this poignant illustration, the legendary hero Achilles is depicted in a state of profound grief and despair following the tragic death of his dear friend and companion, Patrocles. The scene is set against the backdrop of ancient Greece, where Achilles' armor lies discarded on the ground, a symbol of his shattered emotions. His face contorted in anguish, Achilles clutches at his helmet as if trying to hold onto something tangible amidst the overwhelming sorrow that threatens to consume him.
This powerful image captures the intense emotional turmoil that Homer's Iliad describes so vividly - a testament to the enduring power of art to convey human emotion. The drawing's classical lines and subtle shading evoke a sense of timelessness, transporting us back to an era when mythological heroes roamed the earth. As we gaze upon Achilles' anguished visage, we are reminded that even among gods and mortals alike, loss can be devastatingly real.
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