Arion, from 'Game of Mythology' (Jeu de la Mythologie) 1644

This etching, "Arion," is part of a series titled "Game of Mythology" by Italian Baroque artist Stefano della Bella, created in 1644. Depicting the Greek myth of the musician Arion being rescued by a dolphin after being thrown overboard by sailors, the artwork is a prime example of the artist's mastery of line and detail. The image features a dynamic composition, with Arion playing a lyre as he rides atop the dolphin's back, while the turbulent sea below and a calm sky above create a dramatic contrast. The etching is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.