Myrrha, being transformed into the myrrh tree, gives birth to Adonis. Engraving by L. Desplaces, 1736, after C. Cignani.
- Cignani, Carlo, 1628-1719
- Date:
- 1736
- Reference:
- 17248i
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After an incestuous relationship with her father Cinyras, Myrrha gave birth to Adonis and was transformed into the myrrh tree (Ovid, Metamorphoses X, 298-502)
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Paris : Desplaces
Physical description
1 print : line engraving and etching ; image 29.9 x 42.5 cm
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Naissance d'Adonis. Peint sur cuivre par C. Cignani large de 2. pieds 2. pouces sur 1. pied 6. pouces de haut grave par L. Desplaces.
References note
Marcel Roux, Inventaire du fonds français, graveurs du XVIIIe siècle, Bibliothèque nationale, Département des estampes, Paris 1951, tome VII, p. 90, no. 65
Reference
Wellcome Collection 17248i
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"Tableau du cabinet de Madame la Comtesse de Verrüe"
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