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The Deification of Aeneas
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The Deification of Aeneas

Daniël van den Dyck · c. 1635 - c. 1670 · etching; paper

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

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A river god washes all mortal remains of Aeneas' body, just before his deification. Two water nymphs help him. A putto brings the water. On the ground lies Aeneas' armor. Below the representation a Latin verse and a dedication.

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Credit lineDe deïficatie van Aeneas. c. 1635 - c. 1670. Daniël van den Dyck. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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