Antique Print of Pandora's Box, 1733

Reference
BGI-00393
Date
1733
Region
World
Category
Engraving
Sheet size
42.0 x 22.5 cm (16.5 x 8.9 in)
Availability
Available
Price
EUR 330

Antique print titled 'La Boëte de Pandore (..)'. This print depicts Pandora's Box. Pandora's box refers to the container jar (pithos) opened by the Greek mythological woman Pandora releasing all the evils of mankind into the world. Pandora was the first women. This print originates from 'Tafereel, of Beschryving van den prachtigen Tempel der Zang-Godinnen' by B. Picart.

Artists and Engravers: Published by H. Chatelain, Amsterdam.

Condition: Very good, please study image carefully. Date: 1733 Overall size: 22.5 x 42 cm. Image size: 25 x 34.5 cm.

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