Achilles Iratus: History of Achilles

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Engraver Bernard Baron , French, 1696-1762

After Peter Paul Rubens , Flemish, 1577-1640

Title

Date1724

MediumEtching and engraving

Dimensions

Sheet: 68.2 x 50 cm

Plate: 46 x 41.8 cm

Credit LinePresumed presented, Mr T. Bodkin, 1925

Object numberNGI.20044

DescriptionThis is one of eight plates after Rubens's designs for his series of tapestries depicting the life of Achilles Baron engraved the prints after a set of oil sketches made by Rubens in 1630, now in the Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Rotterdam. In this print, the wrath of Achilles, Agamemnon seated on a throne at centre and looks at Athena who stands behind Achilles at left and pulls his hair. Achilles looks back at her in surprise as he makes ready to draw his sword.
InscriptionLettered under image with production details and title in Latin and English, followed by six lines of Latin and English verses in two columns: P.P. Rubens pinxit / B. Baron sculpsit Londini" / Printed for Carington Bowles, next the Chapter House in St Pauls Church Yard London.