Minerva verandert Arachne in een spin 1606

This etching by Italian artist Antonio Tempesta, created in 1606, depicts the Greek myth of Arachne. The scene shows the goddess Minerva transforming Arachne into a spider. Minerva, clad in armor and holding a shield, stands on the right, while Arachne, transforming into a spider, is depicted on the left. The etching's intricate detail, characteristic of Tempesta's work, brings the mythological tale to life in a visually compelling way. The artwork, "Minerva verandert Arachne in een spin," is part of the Rijksmuseum collection in Amsterdam.