Odysseus entdeckt den als Mädchen verkleideten Achilles am Hofe des Lykomedes 

Arnold Houbraken created this drawing, "Odysseus Discovers Achilles Among the Daughters of Lycomedes," using pen and brown ink and wash. At its heart lies the enduring motif of concealed identity. We witness Odysseus's shrewdness in unveiling Achilles, who is hidden amongst women to avoid the Trojan War. The sword, overtly masculine and warlike, stands in stark contrast to the domesticity of the women, immediately exposing Achilles' true nature. Consider how this motif echoes through time: think of the countless tales of disguise, deception, and mistaken identity. The image is not just a representation of a singular event, but a node in a vast network of cultural memory. This cross-cultural phenomenon speaks to our collective fascination with transformation, concealment, and the unveiling of truth. It touches something primal within us, the thrill of unearthing hidden realities, a theme that forever resurfaces, constantly shifting in meaning.