Polyphemus en Acis beminnen Galatea c. 1636 - 1670

Crispijn van de Passe II's etching, *Polyphemus en Acis beminnen Galatea*, depicts the Greek myth of the cyclops Polyphemus, who is in love with the nymph Galatea. Galatea, however, loves the shepherd Acis. This scene shows the two lovers together, while Polyphemus watches from afar. This print, dated between 1636 and 1670, is part of the Rijksmuseum's collection and showcases van de Passe's skill in capturing the drama and emotion of this famous myth.