Hebe (Juventas) met bloemenkrans
Jacob Binck
1530
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
108; 212
About this artwork
collector's mark: Lugt 2228a
Art Historical Context
This elegant engraving by Jacobck, created in 0, depicts Hebe—known in Roman mythology as Juventas—the goddess of youth. She is shown wearing a delicate flower wreath, a symbol of vitality and renewal drawn from classical sources. Measuring just 212 by 108 millimeters, the small scale suggests it was designed as a portable print, allowing viewers to appreciate mythological themes in private settings during the Renaissance. Binck’s choice of engraving as a medium highlights the growing importance of printmaking in the early sixteenth century The precise lines and fine details possible with thi...