Arming of Achilles, Image 1

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Arming of Achilles, Image 1
Author/Creator: Orley, Jan van (Flemish, 1665-1735) (author of design) [draughtsman]
Creation Date: c. 1700-1725
Physical Desc.: Image 1 of 1
Notes: Tapestry Dimensions: H 8'4" x W 6'10"
Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown
Culture: Flemish
Weaving Center: Brussels
Ownership History: French & Co. purchased from Addison Gallery of American Art 3/2/1955.
At Vulcan's (Hephaestus) forge, Thetis stands before seated god asking for new armor for Achilles; behind group, smith hands hovering Cupid arrow (center foreground); chariot in clouds above; other smiths at work (R middle ground & background)
Borders missing.
French & Co. stock sheet in archive, 55804-x
Form/Genre: Textiles - Tapestries
Subject: Mythology
Format: Still image
ID/Accession Number: 97.P.7; Original DB ID: 1658; Web DB ID: 306416
Is Part Of: Study photographs of tapestries
See Also: Collection description
Held by: The Getty Research Institute, Los Angeles.
Access/Rights: Digital images courtesy of the Getty's Open Content Program.

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