Deucalion and Pyrrha, from 'Game of Mythology' (Jeu de la Mythologie) 1644

This etching by Italian artist Stefano della Bella, titled "Deucalion and Pyrrha," is part of a larger series known as *Jeu de la Mythologie* (*Game of Mythology*) from 1644. It depicts a scene from Greek mythology where Deucalion and Pyrrha, the sole survivors of the Great Flood, are instructed by the oracle to repopulate the earth by throwing stones over their shoulders. The image shows Deucalion and Pyrrha in the midst of this act, with new humans appearing behind them. This etching captures the essence of a myth that has been retold for centuries, offering a glimpse into the power of storytelling and its ability to shape our understanding of the world.