Schip gemaakt van vulkanisch gesteente met Ceres en Argonauten c. 1635

This anonymous etching, created around 1635, depicts a scene from Greek mythology featuring the Argonauts, a group of heroes who sailed in search of the Golden Fleece. The scene shows the Argonauts' ship, which is being pulled by oarsmen, guided by Ceres, the Roman goddess of agriculture, as they sail past the figures of Polyphemus and Palemonius. The artwork is an example of the genre of historical illustration, capturing a specific moment in a well-known story. It is characterized by its detailed figures and depiction of a dramatic scene, all rendered with masterful detail and precision. The etching is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, a testament to its historical and artistic significance.