Meleager geeft kop van zwijn aan Atalanta 1660 - 1685

This etching, "Meleager gives the head of the boar to Atalanta," by Dutch artist Coenraet Decker, depicts a scene from Greek mythology. The image shows Meleager, a hero of Calydon, handing the head of the Calydonian Boar to Atalanta, a huntress known for her strength and beauty. Decker's work is characterized by its detailed rendering of the figures and the surrounding landscape, highlighting the dramatic tension of this iconic scene. The etching is a testament to the enduring popularity of classical myths in Dutch art, as well as to Decker's skill as an artist.