Twee voorstellingen uit het leven van Theseus 1794

This etching by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki, created in 1794, is titled “Twee voorstellingen uit het leven van Theseus” and depicts two scenes from the life of the Greek hero Theseus. The left panel portrays Theseus lifting a heavy rock to retrieve a sword from the depths, while the right panel showcases Theseus confronting a fearsome Minotaur. The work, held in the Rijksmuseum, utilizes a classic style of illustration and highlights the narrative power of etching.