Antique Mythological Print of Amoretti Dancing to the God Amor, circa 1900

Reference
BG-12683
Date
1900
Region
World
Category
Engraving
Sheet size
63.0 x 72.0 cm (24.8 x 28.3 in)
Condition
Fair
Availability
Available
Price
EUR 1,200

Antique print titled 'Amorettentanz'. Mythological print of amoretti dancing around a monument to the god Amor. They are celebrating the abduction of Proserpina by Pluto. This incident is related in two side scenes. Amor is the companion of the goddess Venus, who is shown embracing him at top right. With his arrows, he spreads love around the world. Engraved by August Scherl after a painting by F. Albani, published circa 1900.

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