Standbeeld van een Vestaalse maagd 1631 - 1637

Claude Mellan's "Standbeeld van een Vestaalse maagd" (Statue of a Vestal Virgin), a 17th-century etching housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a classical female figure in a simple tunic and veil, standing on a pedestal. The precise, detailed lines and the overall minimalist composition are characteristic of Mellan's style, known for his meticulous use of the burin. This work exemplifies the revival of interest in classical sculpture during the Baroque era.