Val van Phaëton 1573 - 1580

pencil drawn

photo of handprinted image

light pencil work

shading to add clarity

ink paper printed

pencil sketch

old engraving style

limited contrast and shading

ink colored

pencil work

"Val van Phaëton" is a small engraving by the French artist Etienne Delaune, dating from 1573-1580. The scene depicts the fall of Phaëton, son of the sun god Helios, from his chariot, a classic myth from Greek mythology. This work exemplifies Delaune’s meticulous detail and mastery of the engraving technique. The artwork is now part of the Rijksmuseum collection in Amsterdam, Netherlands.