Atlas in een berg veranderd 1606 - 1638

Antonio Tempesta’s “Atlas in een berg veranderd” depicts the Greek Titan Atlas being transformed into a mountain. In this etching from 1606-1638, Atlas is depicted as a giant man, with a crown on his head, holding up the heavens. He is in the midst of being transformed into a mountain, as he is partially buried in the earth. The image is a powerful representation of the consequences of pride and hubris, as Atlas is punished for his defiance of the gods. This artwork from the Rijksmuseum is a fine example of the Baroque artistic style.