Catallus gered na een schipbreuk 1660

This etching, *Catallus gered na een schipbreuk* (Catullus saved after a shipwreck), created in 1660 by Wenceslaus Hollar, depicts the Roman poet Catullus being rescued from a stormy sea. The scene is set in a garden, with a stately building in the background, suggesting a place of safety and refuge. The focus is on the moment of rescue, captured in the image of Catullus's dramatic survival, which is emphasized by the inclusion of a painting depicting the shipwreck scene. The work, typical of Hollar's meticulous style, is an example of the artist's ability to convey both realism and narrative, showcasing the power of art to capture and immortalize historical events.