Fontein van Hercules en Antaios 1672 - 1686

"Fontein van Hercules en Antaios" (Fountain of Hercules and Antaeus) is a 17th-century etching by Louis de Châtillon, depicting a scene from Greek mythology. The etching shows the hero Hercules grappling with the giant Antaeus, who gains strength from the Earth. Water pours from fountains in the background, symbolizing the source of Antaeus' power. The detailed work is a fine example of Baroque art, capturing the dynamism of the struggle between Hercules and Antaeus. This print is housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam and measures 362mm by 288mm.