Personificatie van de Tiber 1648 - 1670

Claude Randon's "Personificatie van de Tiber" is a 17th century etching depicting the personification of the Tiber River as a reclining male figure. The River God, depicted in the style of classical Roman sculpture, rests with his arm draped over a cornucopia. A she-wolf suckles the twin founders of Rome, Romulus and Remus, at his feet. This etching, likely a study for a larger work, reflects Randon's interest in classical themes and aesthetics. The use of hatching and stippling creates a sense of volume and detail, revealing Randon's masterful command of the etching technique.