Opvoeding van Adonis c. 1577 - 1581

"Opvoeding van Adonis" (c. 1577-1581) is a black and white engraving by Philips Galle, a renowned printmaker from the Netherlands. The print depicts a scene from Greek mythology, where the goddess Venus entrusts the care of her son Adonis to nymphs. The engraving, housed at the Rijksmuseum, captures the beauty and sensuality of the classical subject through detailed lines and textures. It showcases Galle's mastery in translating Renaissance ideals into printmaking, making this a significant piece in his oeuvre.