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Statues of Galatea and Acis
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Statues of Galatea and Acis

Willem Swidde · 1686 · etching; hand coloring; paper

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

About this work

Statues of the nymph Galatea and her lover Acis in the gardens of Versailles. Series number E7 in the lower right. Print forms part of an album.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
printalbumblad(story of) Galatea'Galatea' (Ripa)the river-god Acis'Aci' (Ripa)Tuin van Versailles
Credit lineStandbeelden van Galatea en Acis. 1686. Willem Swidde. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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