Saturn, from 'Game of Mythology' (Jeu de la Mythologie) 1644

This etching by Stefano della Bella, titled "Saturn, from 'Game of Mythology' (Jeu de la Mythologie)", depicts the Roman god Saturn. In the image, Saturn is depicted seated with a child in his arms. He is wearing a crown and a robe and holding a scythe in his left hand. The etching, executed in 1644, is a depiction of the Greek Titan, Cronus, known as Saturn in Roman mythology, who devoured his children to prevent them from overthrowing him. The scene evokes a sense of drama and pathos, reflecting the artist’s masterful use of line and shading. The etching is part of a series of prints titled "Game of Mythology" (Jeu de la Mythologie), which featured various mythological subjects.