Overdreven angst van Perseus 1797

"Overdreven angst van Perseus," created in 1797 by Ludwig Gottlieb Portman, depicts a dramatic scene of a man being pulled into a pool of water by another man. The subject's exaggerated fear, as emphasized by his arched back and upraised arms, creates a sense of tension, likely representing the Greek myth of Perseus and the Gorgon Medusa. The meticulous detail and use of chiaroscuro (light and dark) in this etching by Portman underscores the emotional weight of the moment. This artwork, currently located in the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to the artist's skill in capturing human emotion.