Meleagre et Atalante c. 17th century

This etching, "Meleagre et Atalante," by Italian artist Stefano della Bella (1610-1664), depicts a scene from Greek mythology. The artwork shows the hunter Meleager offering a boar's head to Atalante, a renowned huntress. Della Bella's delicate lines and detailed rendering of the figures and landscape are characteristic of his style. The etching, held by the Minneapolis Institute of Art, is a fine example of the artist's work, capturing the beauty and drama of the classical story.