Pyramus en Thisbe 1520 - 1567

"Pyramus en Thisbe" is an etching created by Lambertus Suavius between 1520 and 1567. The artwork depicts the tragic tale of Pyramus and Thisbe, a couple from Ovid's "Metamorphoses" who are forbidden to be together by their families and ultimately commit suicide. The scene portrays Pyramus, lying on the ground with Thisbe standing above him. The image is rendered in a realistic style and highlights the emotional drama of the story. The etching is a small work, measuring just 118 mm in height and 85 mm in width.