Thetis übergibt dem Kentauren Chiron den kleinen Achilles 

Donato Creti's sketch, 'Thetis Handing Over the Young Achilles to Chiron the Centaur,' presents us with a world rendered in delicate lines. The sepia ink on paper lends a warmth to the mythological scene, yet the sketch's open, unfinished quality invites us to consider the structure of the narrative itself. Creti employs a dynamic composition; figures are loosely defined, their forms suggested rather than asserted. The lines create a sense of movement, as Thetis presents Achilles to Chiron. The semiotic significance of the centaur – a figure embodying the duality of man and beast – adds layers of complexity. Chiron as a tutor represents a transformative space where Achilles will transition into a hero. The artwork challenges fixed meanings, using the sketch format to explore the fluid nature of identity and the formative power of education. The open lines, rather than closing off interpretation, invite a continuous engagement with the themes of mythology, education, and human development.