Thetis bestellt bei Hephaistos Waffen für Achill (ca. 1832) — Philipp Veit
Thetis bestellt bei Hephaistos Waffen für Achill (ca. 1832) is an artwork by Philipp Veit. Here is the subject context recorded in our catalogue, followed by a guide to choosing a print for your home.
The artwork at a glance
- Title
- Thetis bestellt bei Hephaistos Waffen für Achill (ca. 1832)
- Artist
- Philipp Veit (German, 1793-1877)
- Subject collection
- Gods & heroes
The mythology behind the named subject
Hephaestus is the divine smith, associated with fire and metalworking. Roman tradition identifies him with Vulcan. He makes extraordinary weapons and objects for the gods and heroes.
This is mythology context for the subject named in the title. The identification of every figure, symbol, or episode in this particular artwork has not been verified.
Living with Thetis bestellt bei Hephaistos Waffen für Achill (ca. 1832)
The landscape composition suits a wider wall or a place above a console. Measure the available width before deciding on a print; surrounding space helps the composition read clearly.
On the artwork page, compare three room settings, then choose an unframed poster, wooden framed poster, rolled canvas, or stretched canvas. Sizes are listed in centimetres and inches. The final crop depends on your chosen proportions, so check the preview before ordering.
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