H. Cynthia 1565 - 1630

"H. Cynthia" is an etching by Italian artist Antonio Tempesta, dated between 1565 and 1630. The artwork depicts a scene of a kneeling figure begging for mercy from a figure with a sword. The scene is framed in a decorative oval, common in Renaissance art, with a detailed and intricate border. The etching, now in the Rijksmuseum, shows the artist's skill in capturing the tension and drama of the scene. The composition and the use of light and shadow emphasize the characters' emotions.