Alkyone kijkt uit over zee 1801

"Alkyone kijkt uit over zee" (Alcyone Looks Out to Sea) is an 1801 engraving by Pierre Audouin, a French artist known for his neoclassical style. The print, part of a larger series, depicts the Greek mythological figure Alcyone, wife of Ceyx, gazing towards the sea with her companions. Audouin's use of fine lines creates a sense of serenity and elegance, characteristic of Neoclassical art. The engraving is held in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam and measures 155mm by 93mm.