Coriolanus (blad rechts) 1648 - 1711

"Coriolanus (blad rechts)", an etching created by Etienne Baudet between 1648 and 1711, depicts the Roman general Coriolanus. In this print, Coriolanus stands at right, holding a spear and shield, while a group of women kneel before him. The scene likely illustrates a moment from the Roman play "Coriolanus" by William Shakespeare, where Coriolanus, ostracized from Rome, is confronted by his mother and wife. Baudet, a Dutch artist known for his etchings and engravings, captures the drama of the encounter with detail and dramatic lighting. This print highlights the power dynamics between the Roman general and the pleading women.