Allegorie op de geboorte van een kind met Juno en Overvloed 1754

This etching by Abraham Delfos, entitled "Allegorie op de geboorte van een kind met Juno en Overvloed", depicts the birth of a child. Juno, the Roman goddess of marriage, childbirth, and women, is seated in the clouds holding a crown and a baby. Below Juno, another figure representing the earth kneels, her hands raised in adoration. The composition is framed by a wreath of olive branches, symbolizing peace and prosperity. The Latin inscription at the bottom reads “IAM NOVA PROGENIES COELO DEMITTITUR ALTO,” which translates to “A new generation descends from heaven." Created in 1754, the piece is a beautiful example of Dutch Baroque art with its ornate detail and emphasis on classical mythology.