Diana en Actaeon 1670 - 1729

This etching by Pieter Rijsbraeck, titled "Diana en Actaeon" depicts the Greek myth of Actaeon, a hunter who stumbled upon the goddess Diana bathing and was transformed into a stag as punishment. Rijsbraeck's detailed and dramatic style is evident in the intricate depiction of the surrounding landscape, with its lush foliage, distant mountains, and glimpses of a village. The figures are rendered with a sense of classical realism, creating a sense of timeless beauty and tragedy in this timeless story. This etching, dating from 1670-1729, is a testament to Rijsbraeck's skill and the enduring power of mythology in art.