Geboorte van Bacchus 1616

Jacob Matham's "Geboorte van Bacchus" (1616) is a detailed etching depicting the birth of Bacchus, the Roman god of wine. The scene depicts Jupiter riding an eagle, holding the infant Bacchus as he descends from the heavens. The etching is characterized by its detailed rendering of clouds, fire, and the figures. The work exemplifies the Baroque style and the use of dramatic chiaroscuro lighting. The etching is part of a larger series that depicts the life of Bacchus and is held in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.