Allegory of Water 

"Allegory of Water," a 18th-century etching by German artist Jeremias Wachsmuth, depicts a woman personifying the element of water. She stands on a rocky shoreline, supporting a ship on her back, while fish swim in the water below. The image alludes to the importance of water for transportation and commerce, as well as its natural beauty and power. Wachsmuth's detailed etching technique brings the scene to life, emphasizing the fluidity of the water and the strength of the woman as she carries the weight of the ship.