Meridies (Middag) 1693

"Meridies (Middag)" is a 1693 etching by Dutch artist Samuel Bottschild. The piece, held in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a winged figure representing midday, or noon. The figure holds a torch, symbolizing the sun's heat, and sits upon a cloud with a halo, further emphasizing the celestial theme. Bottschild's detailed rendering of the figure and clouds, combined with the evocative title, effectively capture the midday sun's intensity and power.