Strijd van de goden en giganten 1703 - 1767

"Strijd van de goden en giganten" (Battle of the Gods and Giants) is an etching created by Jacob Folkema between 1703 and 1767. This artwork depicts a scene from Greek mythology, where the Olympian Gods are engaged in a fierce battle with the Gigantes, monstrous beings born from Gaia, the Earth. The etching, held in the Rijksmuseum, captures the dynamic energy of the conflict, highlighting the physical struggle between gods and giants. The details of the figures and their expressions add to the drama of the scene. This artwork is a testament to Folkema's skill as an engraver and his fascination with the myths of antiquity.