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Paris Kills Achilles or Paride diretto da Apollo Ferince Achille, Book XIII

Paris Kills Achilles or Paride diretto da Apollo Ferince Achille, Book XIII


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Paris Kills Achilles or Paride diretto da Apollo Ferince Achille, Book XIII

STC415877 Paris Kills Achilles or Paride diretto da Apollo Ferince Achille, Book XIII, illustration from Ovids Metamorphoses, Florence, 1832 (hand-coloured engraving) by Ademollo, Luigi (1764-1849); Private Collection; (add.info.: P. Ovidii Nasonis Metamorphoseon Libri XV cum Appositis Italico Carmine* Interpretationibus ac Notis, 5 Vols (Florence, 1824, repr. 1832); Book XII: Paris: son of Priam, king of Troy; eloped with Helen, queen of Sparta, one of the causes of the Trojan War. Later in the war, he fatally wounds Achilles in the heel with an arrow, as foretold by Achilless mother, Thetis. Achilles: Greek hero of the Trojan War: Achilles was invulnerable in all of his body except for his heel. As he died because of a small wound on his heel, the term Achilles heel has come to mean a persons principal weakness.
); The Stapleton Collection; Italian, out of copyright

Media ID 22368960

© The Stapleton Collection / Bridgeman Images

Achilles Bow And Arrow Firing Greek Myth Metamorphosis Ovid Trojan Wars


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This hand-coloured engraving, titled "Paris Kills Achilles or Paride diretto da Apollo Ferince Achille" transports us back to the ancient world of Greek mythology. Created by Luigi Ademollo in 1832, this illustration is part of a collection from Ovid's Metamorphoses. The scene depicted here captures a pivotal moment in the Trojan War. Paris, the son of King Priam of Troy and infamous for eloping with Helen, queen of Sparta, confronts Achilles on the battlefield. Armed with his bow and arrow, Paris aims at Achilles' vulnerable heel - his only weakness. As we gaze upon this print, we are reminded of the enduring power and influence of classical mythology. The clash between these two legendary figures symbolizes not only their personal conflict but also larger themes such as fate, heroism, and vulnerability. Ademollo's meticulous attention to detail brings this mythological encounter to life. The soldiers surrounding them add intensity to the atmosphere as they witness this fateful confrontation unfold before their eyes. Through its vibrant colors and masterful composition, this artwork invites us to delve into an ancient tale that continues to resonate today. It serves as a reminder that even heroes can have weaknesses – an idea immortalized in our language through the phrase "Achilles heel". This exquisite print is truly a testament to both artistic skill and timeless storytelling.

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