Opis 1510 - 1569

This engraving by Jacob Binck, titled “Opis,” depicts the mythological figure Opis, wife of Saturn, standing nude within an arched frame. Her pose is suggestive of modesty, as her hands obscure her breasts. She is surrounded by four animals: a deer, a lion, a bear, and a dog. This print exemplifies the artistic trends of the 16th century, particularly the use of classical mythology as a source of inspiration and the detailed rendering of both human and animal figures. The engraving, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to Binck's skill as a printmaker and his mastery of the Renaissance style.