Aankomst van de Hesperiden te Napels 1646

"Aankomst van de Hesperiden te Napels" (Arrival of the Hesperides in Naples) is an etching by Johann Friedrich Greuter, a prominent German printmaker. The artwork, created in 1646, depicts a mythological scene of the Hesperides, mythical beings guarding the golden apples, arriving in Naples. The etching, now in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Greuter's mastery of detail with a panoramic view of the city in the background. The intricate composition highlights the figures, their interactions, and the dramatic arrival of the Hesperides, capturing the imagination of viewers with its mythological narrative and artistic skill.