Accession Number2012/2.195
TitleAchilles and Hector
Artist(s)Hans Sebald BehamObject Creation Date1518-1530Medium & Supportengraving on laid paperDimensions 1 1/2 in x 3 3/4 in (3.81 cm x 9.53 cm)
Credit LineGift of Professor Walter M. and Nesta R. SpinkLabel copyHans Sebald Beham
Germany, 1500–1550
Achilles and Hector
1518–30
Engraving on laid paper
Gift of Professor Walter M. and Nesta R. Spink, 2012/2.195
Subject matterDuel between Achilles and Hector, both on horseback, with additional figures engaged in battle.
Physical DescriptionThis engraving depicts a frieze-like arrangement of figures in horizontal format. Two central figures are engaged in a duel on horseback. Several other nude male figures are engaged in battle throughout the composition. The artist's monogram is placed in the upper left corner of the image.
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Keywords
duels
heroes
horses (equipment)
literary theory
nudes (representations)