BEATRIZET Nicolas (c.1515 - 1566) - "The fall of Phaeton". 1540-1566. Burin after Michelangelo (1475-1564). Ref: Bartsch, n°38. Proof of a print in 1773 by Carolus Losi, on laid paper. Margins. Inspired by Ovid's Metamorphoses, the dramatic scene depicts the fall of Apollo's son, Phaeton, who borrowed the sun chariot. He then lost control of the horses, causing the earth to freeze and burn. In order to stop this environmental disaster, Jupiter threw a deadly thunderbolt at Phaeton, shown falling to earth above his distraught sisters and a reclining river god. 44.2 x 30.8 cm. Condition A (good condition).