Mythologische figuren 1702

"Mythologische figuren" is an etching by Dutch artist Jacobus Harrewijn, created in 1702. This small-scale print, measuring 135 mm in height and 82 mm in width, depicts a scene from Ovid's "Epistles," likely alluding to the story of the myth of Atlas, the Titan who was forced to hold up the sky. The artwork includes a variety of figures, including a winged figure representing Love, who is depicted as dominating a figure representing Atlas, symbolizing the power of love over even the mightiest of forces. This etching, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to Harrewijn's skill and his ability to capture the essence of ancient mythology in a captivating visual form.