Adonis

Adonis, the son of Myrrha and her father Cinyras, is born from the trunk of a tree. In fact, his mother was turned into a myrrh tree during her pregnancy at her own request. The nymphs of the forest assist in the birth. The print has a Latin caption and is part of a series on Adonis' life, Birth of Adonis The Story of Adonis (series title), print maker: Philips Galle, (mentioned on object), Anthonie Blocklandt, (mentioned on object), print maker: Antwerp, Utrecht, c. 1577 - c. 1581, paper, engraving, h 228 mm × w 304 mm. (Photo by: Sepia Times/ Universal Images Group via Getty Images)
Adonis, the son of Myrrha and her father Cinyras, is born from the trunk of a tree. In fact, his mother was turned into a myrrh tree during her pregnancy at her own request. The nymphs of the forest assist in the birth. The print has a Latin caption and is part of a series on Adonis' life, Birth of Adonis The Story of Adonis (series title), print maker: Philips Galle, (mentioned on object), Anthonie Blocklandt, (mentioned on object), print maker: Antwerp, Utrecht, c. 1577 - c. 1581, paper, engraving, h 228 mm × w 304 mm. (Photo by: Sepia Times/ Universal Images Group via Getty Images)
Adonis
PURCHASE A LICENSE
How can I use this image?
$375.00
USD
Getty ImagesAdonis, News PhotoAdonis, News PhotoAdonis Get premium, high resolution news photos at Getty ImagesProduct #:1485424349
$499$175
Getty Images
In stock
Please note: images depicting historical events may contain themes, or have descriptions, that do not reflect current understanding. They are provided in a historical context. Learn more.

DETAILS

Restrictions:
Contact your local office for all commercial or promotional uses.
Credit:
Sepia Times / Contributor
Editorial #:
1485424349
Collection:
Universal Images Group
Date created:
June 20, 2022
Upload date:
License type:
Rights-managed
Release info:
Not released. More information
Source:
Universal Images Group Editorial
Object name:
981_05_lck_220429_00921
Max file size:
5100 x 3831 px (17.00 x 12.77 in) - 300 dpi - 14 MB