Schoppen tien 1620 - 1664

"Schoppen tien" (meaning "Spades Ten") is a 17th-century etching by Italian artist Stefano della Bella. The print, depicting the myth of Niobe, showcases della Bella's characteristic detailed and expressive style. Niobe, boasting of having more children than the goddess Leto, is punished by Apollo and Artemis, who slay all her children. The work's intricate details and dramatic storytelling make it a compelling example of Baroque art. The etching is now part of the Rijksmuseum collection in Amsterdam.