Pallas And Arachne, Designed By Jean Desmarets de Saint-Sorlin (c. 1595–1676) And Etched By Stefano della Bella (c. 1610–1664) - The Historian's Hut

Pallas And Arachne, Designed By Jean Desmarets de Saint-Sorlin (c. 1595–1676) And Etched By Stefano della Bella (c. 1610–1664)

This artwork, designed by Jean Desmarets de Saint-Sorlin (c. 1595–1676) and etched by Stefano della Bella (c. 1610–1664), was inspired by the Greco-Roman myth of Arachne. As the stories go, she was said to have been the greatest weaver of her time, and the masterpieces of cloth that she produced convinced many that her abilities … Continue reading Pallas And Arachne, Designed By Jean Desmarets de Saint-Sorlin (c. 1595–1676) And Etched By Stefano della Bella (c. 1610–1664)