Neptune and Caenis, Based on an engraving by Johann Sadeler I, late 16th–early 17th century

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Neptune and Caenis, late 16th–early 17th century, probably Netherlandish, Bronze, with dark brown lacquer patina, Height: 12 1/2 in. ( cm), Sculpture-Bronze, Based on an engraving by Johann Sadeler I (Netherlandish, Brussels 1550–1600/1601 Venice), After a drawing by Bartholomeus Spranger (Netherlandish, Antwerp 1546–1611 Prague), Ovid (Metamorphoses, XII, 195–209) relates Neptune's rape of the maiden Caenis while she walked along the Thessalian shore. The god, sated, promised to grant her any favor in return. Anxious to avoid further attacks of the sort, Caenis asked to become a man

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Size: 3184px × 4301px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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