Aarde gepersonifieerd door de godin Cybele 1650 - 1800

This anonymous etching, titled "Aarde gepersonifieerd door de godin Cybele," depicts the Roman goddess Cybele, the personification of Earth, seated in a landscape. Cybele, adorned with a crown, holds a scepter, a symbol of her power, and her sorrowful expression evokes the burdens of the Earth. The background features a cityscape and mountainous terrain, suggesting a world under her care. This work, dating from 1650-1800, is a testament to the enduring artistic interest in classical mythology and the humanization of nature. The Rijksmuseum houses this evocative etching, providing a glimpse into the artistic expression of the 17th and 18th centuries.