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Coronis Transformed into a Crow
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Coronis Transformed into a Crow

Virgilius Solis · 1569 · letterpress printing; houtsnede; paper

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

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Coronis, daughter of Coroneus, is desired by Neptune. She calls upon the gods for help to escape his embrace. The gods transform her into a crow. Coronis has wings and runs away from Neptune.

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Credit lineCoronis in een kraai veranderd. 1569. Virgilius Solis. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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