Bidspirit auction | Lambert Visscher - Antique engraving

Lambert Visscher - Antique engraving - Antiochus and Stratonice 1680 - This engraving depicts the legendary story of Antiochus, the son of Seleucus I, who fell in love with his father’s wife, Stratonice. The dramatic scene, filled with emotional intensity, captures the moment when the physician Erasistratus reveals that Antiochus’s illness is due to his unspoken love for Stratonice. Lambert Visscher (1633-1690) was a Dutch engraver known for his detailed and expressive works, often inspired by historical and mythological themes. He was part of the Visscher family of engravers, which played a significant role in the Dutch art scene during the 17th century. Artist or Maker: Lambert Visscher Medium: Engraving Date: 1680