Actaeon met zijn honden in de wildernis 1822

"Actaeon met zijn honden in de wildernis" is an 1822 etching by Johann Georg Schinz, a Swiss artist known for his landscapes and historical scenes. The print depicts the mythological figure Actaeon, a hunter, surprised by the goddess Diana while bathing. Actaeon, in the lower right corner, is shown fleeing the wrath of the goddess, whose hounds have now turned on him. Schinz's use of detail and perspective creates a dramatic and realistic depiction of the ancient myth, captivating viewers with its timeless themes of nature, power, and consequences.