Menandre en Lerice met hun dochter Silvanire vinden op weg naar de tempel Agalante uitgeput in de armen van Hylas 1608 - 1688

"Menandre en Lerice met hun dochter Silvanire vinden op weg naar de tempel Agalante uitgeput in de armen van Hylas" is a 17th century etching by Claude Mellan, which is currently located in the Rijksmuseum. The artwork depicts a scene from the mythological story of Hylas, a companion of the Greek hero Hercules, who was abducted by the nymphs. The etching showcases Mellan's mastery of the line, a technique he was famous for, rendering the figures and landscape with great detail and expressiveness. This piece illustrates a poignant moment, capturing the sorrow and desperation of the characters as they search for the missing Hylas.