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Semele (Greek mythology)
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Jupiter reluctantly revealing himself to Semele as he disrobes her in her sleep; she awakes and reacts with terror. Engraving by T. Cook, 1771, after B. West, ca. 1767.
West, Benjamin, 1738-1820.Date: [Feb.y 16th 1771]Reference: 3065468i- Pictures
Jupiter on his eagle descends to rape Semele. Engraving by J.B Haussard after Perino del Vaga.
Perino, del Vaga, 1500 or 1501-1547.Date: [between 1700 and 1799]Reference: 3006379i- Pictures
Jupiter revealing himself to Semele, pregnant with Dionysus (Bacchus): she shields her eyes, before being killed by lightning. Stipple engraving by J. Heath, 1791, after G.B. Cipriani.
Cipriani, Giovanni Battista, 1727-1785.Date: Nov.r 9: 1791Reference: 2854866i
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Bacchus being bathed by nymphs after being born from Jupiter's knee, his mother Semele is consumed by flames. Engraving by C. Patas after A. Borel after Rinaldo Mantovano.
Romano, Giulio, 1499-1546.Reference: 17251i