Theseus vindt de wapens van zijn vader 1794

Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki's 1794 etching, "Theseus finds the weapons of his father," depicts the Greek hero Theseus retrieving his father's sword and other weapons hidden beneath a rock. The artwork exemplifies the Neoclassical style popular in 18th-century Europe, emphasizing simplicity and clarity in the depiction of this mythological event. Chodowiecki's detailed etching is characteristic of his work and provides a glimpse into the world of classical literature and mythology. This print, housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases the artist's mastery of line and detail, capturing the essence of this iconic moment in Greek mythology.