After Sir Peter Paul Rubens After Sir Peter Paul Rubens Thetis receiving the arms of Achilles from Vulcan oil on canvas 49 x 55cm Condition Report: Overall 67 x 73cm The painting is executed in oil on a canvas support which has been lined. The paint layers are in a poor condition with a large area of loss and areas of raised and flaking paint surrounding the loss. This is a historic problem with areas of loss which have been repaired and retouched. The varnish is matte and dull with a thick layer of surface dirt.