Cadmus vraagt het orakel van Delphi wat hem te doen staat nu hij zijn zuster Europa niet heeft kunnen vinden 1615

This 1615 engraving by Hendrick Goltzius, entitled "Cadmus vraagt het orakel van Delphi wat hem te doen staat nu hij zijn zuster Europa niet heeft kunnen vinden", depicts the mythological figure of Cadmus kneeling before an oracle, possibly Apollo, who stands on a pedestal. The scene is set amidst a mountainous landscape, possibly in Delphi, with a ruined temple in the background, which adds to the sense of historical and mythological context. Cadmus seeks guidance from the oracle, reflecting the theme of human dependence on divine wisdom and the complexities of fate. This print is a fine example of Goltzius's mastery of detail and his ability to convey narrative and emotion through his art.