Saturn, from "The Seven Planets" 1533

Heinrich Aldegrever’s *Saturn* (1533) is an engraving from the series “The Seven Planets.” Saturn, the Roman god of agriculture, is depicted as a large, muscular figure holding a sickle in his right hand and a small child upside down in his left. In the background, there is a city and a landscape with a reclining dog. The engraving is a fine example of Aldegrever's detailed and expressive style, and his meticulous use of line creates a sense of depth and dimension.