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Birth of Adonis
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
Adonis, the son of Myrrha and her father Cinyras, is born from the trunk of a tree. His mother was indeed changed into a myrrh tree during her pregnancy at her own request. The nymphs of the forest help with the birth. The print bears a Latin inscription and is part of a series on the life of Adonis.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionSubjects
Credit lineGeboorte van Adonis. c. 1577 - c. 1581. Philips Galle. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
