Nederlaag van de titanen 1685 - 1732

"Nederlaag van de titanen" (The Defeat of the Titans) is a 17th century etching by Philip van Gunst, now in the Rijksmuseum. This dramatic print illustrates the Greek myth of the Titanomachy, the epic battle between the Olympians and the Titans. It depicts the Titans being defeated by the gods, with the falling figures and scattered rocks echoing the chaos of the conflict. The print is notable for its detailed depiction of the figures and its masterful use of light and shadow, creating a sense of depth and movement. This etching is a fine example of the use of printmaking to depict mythological themes in the Dutch Golden Age.