Plafond met de apotheose van Hercules 1718

This 1718 engraving by Matthijs Pool, "Plafond met de apotheose van Hercules," depicts a scene of the apotheosis of Hercules, as seen in the ceiling of the Gallery of the Palace of the Prince of Orange in The Hague, Netherlands. The print is divided into four panels, each depicting a different scene from the myth of Hercules, showing his ascension into heaven. This artwork is a testament to the skilled craftsmanship of Dutch engraver Matthijs Pool and provides an intriguing insight into the artistic tastes of the early 18th century.