Olympische goden tussen de wolken: het element lucht c. 1620 - 1655

This etching, "Olympische goden tussen de wolken: het element lucht," by Abraham van den Hecken (1610-1655), depicts a scene of gods and goddesses amidst clouds. The composition is centered around a central figure, likely a god, holding a scepter. The scene is populated with other figures, possibly mythological beings or lesser gods, and cherubs. The circular format and the inclusion of a Latin inscription suggests an allegorical meaning, perhaps representing the element of air. The artwork, created sometime between 1620 and 1655, is a testament to the artistic skill and classical themes of the Dutch Golden Age.