Saturnus en Cybele 1772 - 1773

"Saturnus en Cybele" is an etching by Antoine Alexandre Joseph Cardon, created between 1772 and 1773. This small-scale work, measuring 171 mm in height and 97 mm in width, depicts the Roman god Saturn, with wings, holding a young Cybele in his arms. Cybele is the mother goddess of the earth and nature. The etching, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, showcases Cardon's skill in capturing the drama and emotion of the mythological encounter, using delicate lines and subtle shading to bring the figures to life.