Death of Niobe and Her Children 1693 - 1733

Bernard Picart's "Death of Niobe and Her Children" (1693-1733) is a detailed etching that depicts the Greek myth of Niobe, who was punished by the goddess Leto for boasting about the number of her children. The scene shows Niobe, in the center, surrounded by her children, all of whom are being trampled by the horses of Apollo and Artemis. The etching is characterized by its dramatic composition and the intricate detail of the figures and horses. The etching is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. This piece exemplifies the 18th-century Baroque style with its dramatic rendering of the scene.