Jupiter en Callisto 1591 - 1679

This anonymous etching, "Jupiter en Callisto," depicts a scene from Ovid's Metamorphoses, where Jupiter transforms Callisto into a bear after she becomes pregnant with his child. The intricate detail of the dense forest background contrasts with the figures in the foreground, adding a sense of drama to the scene. The print, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to the enduring popularity of classical mythology in art during the 17th century.