Bustes van Hercules en een sater 1636 - 1647

Theodor Matham, a Dutch engraver, created this etching titled "Bustes van Hercules en een sater" (Busts of Hercules and a Satyr) between 1636 and 1647. The artwork depicts two busts, one of the Roman hero Hercules and one of a satyr, a mythological creature. The etching, housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a fine example of Matham's detailed style and skillful depiction of classical sculpture. The contrast between the strong, heroic physique of Hercules and the more wild and untamed features of the satyr is captivating, representing the duality of human nature.