Hekuba ontdekt het lichaam van Polydorus 1606

Antonio Tempesta’s “Hekuba ontdekt het lichaam van Polydorus” (1606) is an etching depicting the tragic scene of Hekuba discovering the body of her son Polydorus. Created during the Baroque period, the artwork features a dramatic composition with strong diagonal lines, highlighting the grief and despair of the figures. The etching is a detailed portrayal of the mythological tale, capturing the moment of the discovery and the emotional turmoil of Hekuba. The inscription in Latin, “Hecuba trucidatum a Polymnestore Polydorum reperit,” translates to "Hecuba finds Polydorus slain by Polymestor," further explaining the scene’s subject matter. The intricate lines and expressive figures make this artwork a powerful and moving representation of classical mythology.