Latona met Diana en Apollo op Delos 1599 - 1647

This is an engraving called 'Latona met Diana en Apollo op Delos' made by an anonymous artist. It illustrates a scene from classical mythology, deeply ingrained in the cultural and social fabric of its time. The artwork depicts Latona, the mother of Apollo and Diana, during her flight from the wrath of Juno. Juno persecuted Latona because she was pregnant by Jupiter (Zeus). The image is loaded with gendered and political undertones, reflecting on the status and vulnerability of women in patriarchal societies. Latona's plight speaks to the marginalization and persecution experienced by those who defied social norms. Classical mythology provided a symbolic language through which artists could explore issues of power, justice, and resistance. The emotional intensity of Latona's situation reflects the personal and collective struggles against oppression, shaping our understanding of societal issues then and now.