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Mythological and allegorical representations inspired by the playwright Paul Scarron
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
One mythological and two allegorical depictions, made for a book edition of the plays of Paul Scarron. Left: Scarron writing is surrounded by Melpomene (with mask) and a laurel-wreathed angel who both blow the trumpet, in the background a boy with shell and Apollo with his lyre look on. Middle: The battle of the gods and giants. Right: Minerva leads Scarron to a place where Apollo with his nine Muses makes music.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionSubjects
Credit lineMythologische en allegorische voorstellingen op de inspiratie van de toneelschrijver Paul Scarron. 1703 - 1767. Jacob Folkema. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
