Erigone leaning over a platter of grapes and lifting a piece of cloth with both hands, after Reni 1695 - 1705

This etching by Cornelius Vermeulen, dating from 1695-1705, depicts the figure of Erigone, a mythological figure from Greek mythology, holding a platter of grapes. The artist’s choice of subject is a reminder of the importance of classical themes in art during the Baroque period. The print is an example of a “reproduction” of a painting by Guido Reni, which demonstrates the popularity of Renaissance art during Vermeulen’s lifetime. The etching is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.