Andromeda c. 1590 - 1595

"Andromeda," a 16th-century etching by Agostino Carracci, depicts the Greek myth of Andromeda, who was chained to a rock as a sacrifice to the sea monster Cetus. The scene is rendered in a dramatic, yet detailed style typical of the artist. Andromeda's figure is powerfully rendered, her chained hands reaching out to the viewer, while the monstrous Cetus emerges from the waves with its gaping maw. This artwork serves as a powerful illustration of the dramatic tale and its themes of sacrifice and fate. The etching was part of a series of prints based on Ovid's "Metamorphoses" and is housed in the Rijksmuseum.