Zeegod op dolfijn 1525

This small, detailed engraving, created in 1525 by German artist Barthel Beham, depicts a powerful, windswept figure riding a dolphin-like creature through turbulent waves. The precise detail of the figure's anatomy and the tumultuous sea, as well as the inscription "1525," showcase Beham's mastery of the printmaking technique known as engraving. The composition likely references a classical myth or legend, though its specific meaning remains open to interpretation.