Leda en de zwaan
Louis de Châtillon
1649 - 1734
Medium
etching
Dimensions
328; 251
About this artwork
nummer, recto linksonder, handgeschreven in bruine inkt: ‘77’
Art Historical Context
**Leda en dewaan** *Louis de Chât, 1649–1734* *Etching, 328 × 251 mm* Step into the mythical world of *Leda en de Zwaan* (Leda and the Swan), etching by the 17th- to 18th-century artist Louis de Châtillon. This work captures the timeless Greek legend where Zeus, disguised as a swan, sed the Spartan queen Leda—a theme popularized in art from the Renaissance onward for its blend of sensuality and divine drama. De Châtillon's rendition reflects the era's fascination with classical mythology, often explored in printmaking to reach broader audiences beyond elite patrons. As an etching, the pi...