Perseus met twee putti en Hercules, op de rug gezien 1520 - 1561

"Perseus met twee putti en Hercules, op de rug gezien" is a 16th century engraving by Battista Franco, an Italian artist, now housed in the Rijksmuseum. The engraving depicts a scene from Greek mythology, where Perseus, a hero known for slaying Medusa, is shown standing with a child, and Hercules, a powerful hero in Greek Mythology, is seen in the background. The engraving highlights the muscular figures, contrasting the youthful putti. Franco's work demonstrates his talent for capturing the human form and creating dynamic compositions, a popular style of the Renaissance era.