Jupiter, crowned with his eagle, runs away from Semele, Bacchus' mother, who is consumed by Jupiter's lightning. Thereupon Bacchus is born from Jupiter's thigh. In the background Juno, who had enticed Semele to ask Jupiter to show himself in his true form., Birth of Bacchus Vita Bachi , print maker: Jacob Matham, (mentioned on object), designer: David Vinckboons (I), (mentioned on object), publisher: Joachim Ottens, (mentioned on object), Amsterdam, 1616 and/or 1689 - 1706, paper, engraving, h 78 mm × w 125 mm

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