Voorstelling van Perseus en Andromeda, 1577 1577 - 1578

"Voorstelling van Perseus en Andromeda" is a woodcut by Antoni van Leest, depicting the Greek myth of Perseus and Andromeda. The scene shows Perseus, heroically flying towards the monster Cetus, poised to slay it with his sword. Andromeda, chained to a rock, stands calmly awaiting her rescue. The woodcut's delicate lines and expressive detail capture the drama of the scene, highlighting the bravery of Perseus and the vulnerability of Andromeda. This artwork is a fine example of 16th-century Dutch printmaking and the enduring power of classical mythology.