Mythological Figures and Classical Art

Prints illustrating ancient gods and mythological figures. Muscular forms and dramatic poses convey strength, with detailed backgrounds and symbols.

The god Saturn stands on a pedestal with a scythe in his hand. He is biting a child he is holding in his arms., Saturn, print maker: Willem Basse, (mentioned on object), Hendrick Goltzius, (mentioned on object), Jan Saenredam, Amsterdam, 1633 - 1672, paper, etching, h 140 mm × w 95 mm
The god Saturn stands on a pedestal with a scythe in his hand. He is biting a child he is holding in his arms., Saturn, print maker: Willem Basse, (mentioned on object), Hendrick Goltzius, (mentioned on object), Jan Saenredam, Amsterdam, 1633 - 1672, paper, etching, h 140 mm × w 95 mm