Caius Mucius Scaevola steekt zijn hand in het vuur 1583 - 1650

"Caius Mucius Scaevola steekt zijn hand in het vuur" (c. 1583-1650) is a detailed etching by Jakob de Zetter depicting the Roman hero, Caius Mucius Scaevola, who, in an act of defiance, plunged his hand into a fire to prove his bravery to the Etruscan king Lars Porsena. The scene is set in a richly detailed interior, with figures surrounding a table and a brazier. The dramatic composition is characteristic of the Dutch Mannerist style. This print reflects the theme of courage and sacrifice in Roman history, a popular subject for artists of the period.