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Aminta Sacrifices Himself in Place of Lucrina
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Aminta Sacrifices Himself in Place of Lucrina

Richard van Orley (II) · c. 1695 - c. 1705 · etching; engraving; paper

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

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The shepherd Aminta was to offer his beloved Lucrina to the goddess Diana. Instead of Lucrina, he offers himself and stabs a knife into his chest. Print from a series of 12 prints illustrating the play Il pastor fido, 2nd scene from the 1st act.

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Credit lineAminta offert zichzelf in plaats van Lucrina. c. 1695 - c. 1705. Richard van Orley (II). Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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