Riviergod 1628 - 1682

"Riviergod," a 17th-century etching by Jean Lepautre, depicts a river god reclining by a river. The god, who is nude and wears a wreath of leaves, leans against a large urn. He appears to be looking out over the river towards a distant bridge, where figures are seen tending to their tasks. The landscape, which is detailed in the Baroque style, contrasts with the god's relaxed posture. This work, housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Lepautre's skill in rendering both the human form and the natural world.