Piramiden van Egypte 1610 - 1638

"Piramiden van Egypte" (1610-1638) is an etching by Magdalena van de Passe depicting the Great Pyramid of Giza and its surrounding landscape. The artwork, housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases a detailed depiction of the pyramid, with an obelisk standing in the foreground, and a figure atop the structure. Van de Passe utilizes a realistic style to create an impressive and historically accurate representation of this ancient Egyptian wonder. This work, with its emphasis on grandeur and historical significance, speaks to a European fascination with the ancient world during the Renaissance.