Pyramus en Thisbe 1650 - 1800

This anonymous etching, “Pyramus en Thisbe”, depicts a scene from the ancient Greek myth of Pyramus and Thisbe, whose forbidden love leads to a tragic ending. The lovers are shown in a landscape setting, with a fountain and trees. The etching is characteristic of 17th-18th century European art, featuring fine detail and a focus on narrative. This small-scale work, measuring 160 mm by 95 mm, is currently part of the Rijksmuseum collection in Amsterdam.