Bellerophon doodt de Chimaera; intocht van Ferdinand te Antwerpen in 1635 (nr. 40) 1639 - 1641

This etching by Theodoor van Thulden, a prominent Dutch Baroque artist, depicts the mythical Greek hero Bellerophon slaying the Chimera. This engraving, created between 1639 and 1641, showcases van Thulden's mastery of detail and dynamic composition. Bellerophon, mounted on the winged horse Pegasus, charges towards the monstrous Chimera, a creature with the head of a lion, the body of a goat, and a serpent's tail, illustrating a key moment in Greek mythology. The scene is set against a dramatic landscape, adding to the sense of urgency and heroism in this iconic tale.