Mercury turns Aglauros into a black stone for blocking his access to her sister Herse. Engraving by Moitte after Veronese.

  • Veronese, 1528-1588.
Date:
[between 1700 and 1799]
Reference:
2804553i
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Description

The subject as described by Ovid in his Metamorphoses II. 708-832

Publication/Creation

[Paris?], [between 1700 and 1799]

Physical description

1 print : engraving ; image 21 x 16.3 cm

Contributors

Lettering

Mercure, Hersé et Aglaure. Paul Veronese pinx.t. Moitte sculp.

Edition

[State without imprint].

Reference

Wellcome Collection 2804553i

Creator/production credits

By Moitte: there were two engravers of that name, Pierre Etienne and François Auguste. The lettering does not clarify which one engraved this plate

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