Seneca 1676

"Seneca" is an etching by Richard Collin, a Dutch artist active in the late 17th century. The image depicts the Roman philosopher Seneca the Younger, known for his stoic philosophy, standing in a large basin, his body partly submerged in water. This powerful depiction of Seneca's final moments, as he is said to have committed suicide by bleeding himself in a bath, exemplifies the artist's skill in capturing dramatic moments of history. The etching is a fine example of 17th-century Dutch printmaking and a testament to the enduring legacy of Seneca's philosophical writings.