Allegorical and Historical Prints

Engravings depicting allegorical figures and significant historical narratives, showcasing the intersection of art and storytelling in baroque and neoclassical styles.

The daughters of Lycomedes sit bent over a chest of jewels while Achilles, disguised as a woman, draws his sword. Achilles is grabbed by two men by his arm. In the foreground a bow and arrow. In the background two figures on a staircase. Bottom center: 9. Ninth print from a series of fourteen with scenes from the life of Achilles, Achilles and the daughters of Lycomedes Scenes from the life of Achilles (title series) Vitam et mortem achilli (title series)., print maker: J. Alexander Janssens, Victor Honoré Janssens, Zuid-Nederland, c. 1700, paper, engraving, etching, h 166 mm × w 130 mm
The daughters of Lycomedes sit bent over a chest of jewels while Achilles, disguised as a woman, draws his sword. Achilles is grabbed by two men by his arm. In the foreground a bow and arrow. In the background two figures on a staircase. Bottom center: 9. Ninth print from a series of fourteen with scenes from the life of Achilles, Achilles and the daughters of Lycomedes Scenes from the life of Achilles (title series) Vitam et mortem achilli (title series)., print maker: J. Alexander Janssens, Victor Honoré Janssens, Zuid-Nederland, c. 1700, paper, engraving, etching, h 166 mm × w 130 mm