Ceres prevents the murder of Triptolemus, Johannes Glauber, after Gerard de Lairesse, 1656 - 1726, In the night, King Lynkos of Skythia attempts to murder the young Triptolemus in his sleep. Ceres prevents this and then transforms Lynkos into a lynx. In the background the three dragons of Triptolemus. The print is part of a series with Biblical, mythological and allegorical representations., print maker: Johannes Glauber, (mentioned on object), Gerard de Lairesse, (mentioned on object), publisher: Leonard Schenk, (mentioned on object), unknown, 1656 - 1726, paper, etching, w 377 mm × h 280 mm

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