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The gods of ancient Greece celebrate the wedding of Peleus and Thetis, the future parents of Achilles. Only Eris, goddess of discord, had not been invited, though she makes a dramatic appearance. Hovering over the festivities on bat-like wings, she holds a golden apple that will cause an argument among the assembled goddesses, eventually leading to the Trojan War.
Paintings on copper, like this one, were highly prized by collectors. The metal's smooth surface enabled Wtewael to include tiny details that draw the viewer into the story.
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