Waternimf Thetis 1587

"Waternimf Thetis" is an engraving by Philips Galle, a prominent Flemish artist of the late 16th century. The artwork, created in 1587, features the Greek sea nymph Thetis, depicted in a nude pose as she sits on a rock. Thetis holds a staff, suggesting her role as a guardian of the seas, and the intricate details of the engraving contribute to a sense of realism. The work is now housed in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, and showcases Galle's masterful use of line and shading techniques, characteristic of the Renaissance era.