The Triumph of Achilles by Franz Matsch, a fresco on the upper level of the main hall of the Achilleion at Corfu, Greece.
Source: Wikimedia Commons
The Triumph of Achilles by Franz Matsch
THE SHIELD OF ACHILLES
Artistic Reconstruction and Original Translation From Homer's "Iliad" by Kathleen Vail
Is it possible for someone to identify the characters depicted in this painting
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Yes, Andrew. Achilles has just slain Hektor and is holding aloft the helmet of Hektor (which was in fact Achilles’ helmet that Patroklos earlier wore into battle and when he was killed by Hektor, Hektor stripped Patroklos of his armor and put it on). Achilles has avenged the death of Patroklos by killing Hektor, reclaiming his old set of armor, and has tied Hektor’s ankles to Achilles’ chariot. Hektor’s body is being dragged behind the chariot, and Automedon is Achilles’ chariot driver. Read this scene in the Iliad starting at
Book 22, line 321.
The full account can be read here: https://theshieldofachilles.net/disappearance/the-epic-death-of-achilles/
Hope this helps!
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