Geboorte van Adonis c. 1550 - 1650

This anonymous etching depicts the birth of Adonis, a figure from Greek mythology. The scene shows the goddess Aphrodite, the mother of Adonis, cradling the young god as he emerges from a tree trunk. The print showcases a detailed landscape in the background, featuring a town and rolling hills. The etching's style is characteristic of 17th-century Dutch art, with an emphasis on realism and detail. This print is part of a larger series that explored mythological subjects.