Geschenken gepresenteerd aan de Ethiopische koning en Theagenes verslaat de stier 1623

"Geschenken gepresenteerd aan de Ethiopische koning en Theagenes verslaat de stier" is an engraving by Isaac Briot, a French artist born in 1585. Created in 1623, the piece depicts two scenes: Theagenes, a hero of Greek mythology, subdues a bull in the foreground while a king receives gifts in the background. The detailed, intricate lines of the engraving suggest the artist's mastery of the technique. Briot was renowned for his work as a medalist and engraver, and this piece showcases his skill in capturing the drama and complexity of his subjects.