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Sculpture of Dirce Bound to a Bull
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Sculpture of Dirce Bound to a Bull

anonymous · 1584 · engraving; intaglio printmaking technique; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Antique sculpture known as the Farnese Bull. The brothers Amphion and Zethus tie the braided hair of Dirce to the horns of a bull. Latin inscription. Print forms part of an album.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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Credit lineSculptuur van Dirce die aan een stier wordt gebonden. 1584. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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