Scylla en Glaucus 1606

"Scylla en Glaucus" is an etching by Antonio Tempesta created in 1606. The artwork depicts the Greek mythological tale of the sea nymph Scylla and Glaucus, the sea god. Scylla is depicted seated on a rock while Glaucus, who is transformed into a sea creature with a fish tail, swims towards her. The scene is set against a rocky coastline with a turbulent sea and a cloudy sky. This etching is part of the Rijksmuseum collection in Amsterdam and exemplifies the detailed style of Italian Renaissance art. The work is characterized by the dynamic poses of the figures, the realistic depiction of the sea and coastline, and the delicate shading used to create depth and volume. The image is a captivating example of the use of mythological narratives to create beautiful and powerful artistic expressions.