Aurora op een stijdwagen after 1656

This anonymous 17th-century engraving, "Aurora op een stijdwagen" depicts the Roman goddess of the dawn, Aurora, riding a chariot drawn by two doves. Aurora is depicted in the nude, reclining in the chariot and holding a wand, a symbol of her power over the day. The engraving, which is part of the collection of the Rijksmuseum, is a beautiful example of the use of line and shading to create a sense of movement and light. The image captures the beauty and grace of Aurora as she ushers in the new day.