Leda en de zwaan 1693

This etching, created by Bernard Picart in 1693, depicts the Greek myth of Leda and the Swan. Leda, a Spartan queen, is shown seated on a swan, while a cupid hovers above. The artwork, which measures 245 mm in height and 160 mm in width, is part of the Rijksmuseum's collection and showcases Picart's mastery of detailed etching. The scene is rendered in a Baroque style, characterized by dramatic use of light and shadow.