Ovaal met Perseus en Andromeda c. 1610

This anonymous etching from around 1610, titled "Ovaal met Perseus en Andromeda," depicts the Greek mythological hero Perseus rescuing Andromeda from the sea monster Cetus. The central oval features the figures of Perseus, Andromeda, and Cetus, surrounded by a decorative frame of swirling foliage and winged figures. This intricate detail creates a dynamic and engaging composition, characteristic of Mannerist art. The artwork, now housed at the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies the popularity of classical mythology in Northern European art during the early modern period.