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Landscape with Philemon and Baucis
Schelte Adamsz. Bolswert (mentioned on object), 1596 - 1659
The ruler of the gods Zeus and his son Hermes visit earth. They seek hospitality in a thousand houses, but are turned away. They are finally welcomed in the humble abode of the elderly couple Philemon and Baucis. When the wrathful gods decide to destroy all of the creatures on earth with a great flood, they spare Philemon and Baucis.
- Artwork typeprint
- Object numberRP-P-OB-67.562
- Dimensionsheight 480 mm x width 642 mm
- Physical characteristicsgravure