Aminta sacrifices herself instead of Lucina, Richard van Orley (II), c. 1695 - c. 1705 print The Shepherd Aminta would sacrifice his beloved Lucina for the goddess Diana. Instead of Lucina, he sacrifices himself and puts a knife in the chest. Print from a series of 12 prints that illustrate the play Il Pastor Fido, 2nd scene from the 1st deed. Brussels paper etching / engraving (scenes from) specific works of literature: Guarini, Pastor Fido. self-sacrifice, death in the service of a higher purpose

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