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Combat between the Lapiths and the Centaurs
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Combat between the Lapiths and the Centaurs

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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The Lapiths celebrate the wedding of their king Pirithoüs and Hippodamea. The invited centaurs begin a bloody fight and try to abduct the bride.

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Credit lineGevecht tussen de Lapithen en de Centauren. 1569. Virgilius Solis. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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