Meleager met het hoofd van het everzwijn 1676

"Meleager met het hoofd van het everzwijn" is an etching by Dutch artist Richard Collin, dated 1676. The artwork depicts the Greek mythological hero Meleager, who is known for slaying the Calydonian Boar. In the etching, Meleager stands with a boar's head in his hand, a spear, and a hunting horn. The composition highlights the hero’s muscular physique. This etching is a fine example of Collin's talent for capturing the details of anatomy and the dramatic qualities of classical mythology. This print is on display at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.