Seneca staand, met zijn voeten in bad 1586 - 1650

This 17th-century etching by Cornelis Galle I, titled "Seneca staand, met zijn voeten in bad" (Seneca Standing, with his Feet in a Bath), depicts the Roman Stoic philosopher Seneca standing in a bath, his feet submerged in the water. The detailed depiction of his musculature and veins highlights the artist's meticulous attention to anatomical detail, typical of the Baroque period. This artwork, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, serves as a visual representation of Seneca's stoic philosophy, emphasizing the importance of self-control and reason, even in the face of hardship.