Toneeldecor met scène uit het verhaal van Peleus en Thetis bij een grot 1654

This etching by Israel Silvestre depicts a stage set for a play based on the story of Peleus and Thetis. The scene features a large rock formation with a cave opening, a grove of trees on either side, and figures in the foreground. Silvestre, a prolific 17th-century Dutch artist, was renowned for his detailed depictions of natural settings and theatrical scenes. This artwork, part of the Rijksmuseum collection, is a testament to his artistic prowess and his contribution to the visual arts.