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Damien Hirst The Shield of Achilles , 2010 Gold and silver, 44⅞ × 44⅜ × 2¾ in. Collection of Nancy Magoon
This work is a reimagining of the mythological shield used by the Greek hero Achilles in his fight against Hector at the end of the Trojan War, as described at length in Homer’s epic poem, the Iliad . Cast in gold and silver, its fragmented form—intended as an ironic fakery of the eroded appearance of ancient armor—depicts intricately detailed scenes of battle and agriculture. For Katz, this work recalls how the ancient Greeks fabricated shields using the wood of the aspen tree, believed to have magical properties that would protect the soldier in battle. —HJ
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