The Ghost of Patroclus appearing to Achilles
Draughtsman: Danby, Francis
From the Biffen Fund.
Height: 164 mm
Width: 279 mm
Method of acquisition: Bought (1968) by Frank, Mrs
The drawing was entitled 'Christ by the Sea of Galilee' when purchased, but Dr. Eric Adams had suggested with some certainty that the subject is the ghost of Patroclus appearing to Achilles, who slept according to Homer in an open space where the waves broke on the beach.
Support composed of paper
Drawing : Point of the brush, brown ink, brown wash and graphite on paper
Accession number: PD.21-1968
Primary reference Number: 10161
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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