Hector and Andromache

Bronze statue of Andromache embracing Hector before he leaves for battle. Hector wears his armor and helmet. He holds his spear away from his body in his right hand. Andromache's face is hidden in Hector's chest as she grasps his by right shoulder with her left hand. Andromache wraps her right arm around Hector's left shoulder. Hector's left arm reaches up from under Andromache's right to embrace her, his hand resting in her right bicep.

Hector and Andromache (1966). "Ettore e Andromaca," bronze statue by Giorgio de Chirico (1888-1978), in the La Condamine district of Monaco. Photo: Nickolas Moreno.

Associated Passages
Ovid, Amores 1.9