Learchus gedood door Athamas, terwijl Ino en Melicertes in zee springen 1606

This 1606 etching by Italian artist Antonio Tempesta depicts the tragic myth of Athamas and Ino. The scene depicts Athamas about to kill his son Learchus as his wife Ino, holding their other son Melicertes, leaps into the sea below. The dramatic composition and intricate detail are characteristic of Tempesta's work, while the subject matter speaks to the enduring power of Greek mythology. This piece, titled "Learchus gedood door Athamas, terwijl Ino en Melicertes in zee springen," is part of the collection at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.