Kolos van Rhodos 1608

"Kolos van Rhodos" is an etching by Italian artist Antonio Tempesta from 1608. This artwork depicts the Colossus of Rhodes, a massive bronze statue of the Greek god Helios, which was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The etching shows the statue being constructed, with numerous workers and materials involved. It is a testament to the impressive scale of this ancient wonder, and provides a glimpse into the world of 17th-century European imagination about the ancient world. The etching is currently held in the Rijksmuseum.