The high priest sacrifices himself to save Coresus Callirhoe 1765 Jean Honoré FRAGONARD 1732-1806 France French Callirhoe is a painting by the French Rococo artist Jean-Honoré Fragonard, created in 1765. It depicts the high priest Coresus plunging a knife into his body, sacrificing himself to save his lover Callirhoe, who has fainted.

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Size: 5406px × 4000px
Photo credit: © Peter Horree / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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