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Myrrha, being transformed into the myrrh tree, gives birth to Adonis. Engraving by L. Desplaces, 1736, after C. Cignani.
Cignani, Carlo, 1628-1719Date: 1736Reference: 17248i- Pictures
Vulcan (Hephaestus), at the request of Venus (Aphrodite) makes armour for Aeneas; representing the element fire. Engraving by L. Desplaces, 1717, after Louis de Boullogne the younger.
Boulogne, Louis, 1654-1733.Date: [1717?]Reference: 2855993i- Pictures
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Neptune and Amphitrite sit on a scallop shell chariot amidst the waves, surrounded by nereids and tritons; representing the element water. Engraving by L. Desplaces, 1718, after Louis de Boullogne the younger.
Boulogne, Louis, 1654-1733.Date: 1718Reference: 23946i- Pictures
A man tempted by Cupid to rape a sleeping woman renounces the act out of respect. Etching by Louis Desplaces after Paolo Caliari, il Veronese.
Veronese, 1528-1588.Date: [1742]Reference: 3046785iPart of: Recueil d'estampes d'après les plus beaux tableaux et d'après les plus beaux desseins qui sont en France.- Pictures
At her presentation to Zacharias, the Virgin Mary ascends the fifteen steps dividing men from women at the Temple. Engraving by L. Desplaces after A.M. Zanetti after J. Robusti, il Tintoretto.
Tintoretto, 1518-1594.Reference: 21164i