Vier voorstellingen uit de klassieke geschiedenis 1722 - 1784

This etching by Dutch artist Simon Fokke (1712-1784), titled “Vier voorstellingen uit de klassieke geschiedenis” (“Four depictions from classical history”) and dated between 1722 and 1784, depicts four scenes from Greek mythology. The four panels, each illustrating a separate scene, showcase Fokke’s mastery of the etching technique, utilizing detailed lines and shading to create a sense of depth and realism. The Rijksmuseum houses this example of Fokke’s work, a small-scale etching measuring 223 mm in height by 283 mm in width.