The education of Achilles by the centaur Chiron, allegory in the taste of the woodwork of Marie-Antoinette’s silver boudoir at the chateau of Fontainebleau. These paintings of the woodwork were themselves inspired by Pompeian frescoes.
Unsigned oil on canvas framed under glass from the 19th century.
Later gilded frame.
Note : wear to the canvas visible in the photos.
Two other allegories from the same provenance are also available on our gallery.

Legend has it that Thetis, Achilles’ mother, entrusted her son to the centaur Chiron, a centaur who initiated many Greek heroes into the most important teachings of the time, music, medicine, horsemanship and hunting being the main activities taught by this mythical being.

Dimensions with frame : 81 cm x 53 cm
Dimensions of canvas : 67 cm x 28 cm

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