Vuurbok met sfinx 1669 - 1693

"Vuurbok met sfinx" is an etching by Jean (I) Cotelle, created between 1669 and 1693. The detailed engraving depicts a scene of a small, partially ruined building with a steep staircase leading up to its entrance. In the foreground, figures load and unload a boat while a man fishes in the water. The distant seascape features a ship with sails billowing in the wind, while additional ships are visible in the background, adding depth and perspective to the composition. Cotelle's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the depiction of the architectural elements, the figures, and the natural landscape, demonstrating his mastery of etching and his keen observation of the world around him.