Saturnus, Apollo en Bacchus 1768 - 1771

This etching by Jean Charles Delafosse, created between 1768 and 1771, titled "Saturnus, Apollo en Bacchus", is a visually rich composition featuring an oval frame overflowing with symbolic imagery. At the top of the frame, a crown, a cornucopia, and a torch represent power, abundance, and enlightenment respectively. The oval itself depicts a scene of mythological figures, with Saturnus, Apollo, and Bacchus, referencing the transition of power between the gods. The ornate frame and the mythological scene create a sense of grandeur and evoke classical themes. This piece, now held in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies the Rococo style through its elaborate details and whimsical arrangement.