Hercules en Iole 1570 - 1659

"Hercules en Iole" is an etching created by an anonymous artist sometime between 1570 and 1659. The artwork depicts the Greek hero Hercules playing a tambourine while sitting with Iole, a princess who he later married. The scene, executed with detailed hatching, is set outdoors, with a rocky landscape and a tree in the background. This etching is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, offering a glimpse into the artistic interpretations of classical mythology during the Renaissance.