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Antique print titled 'Clytie changée en Tournesol (\.)'. This print depicts Clytia turning into a sunflower. Clytia (or Clytie) was … Read more Antique print titled 'Clytie changée en Tournesol (\.)'. This print depicts Clytia turning into a sunflower. Clytia (or Clytie) was a water nymph, daughter of Oceanus and Tethys in Greek mythology. She was loved by Apollo / Helios. After losing his love she tries to win him backstripped herself and sat naked, with neither food nor drink, for nine days on the rocks, staring at the sun, Helios, and mourning his departure. After nine days she was transformed into the heliotrope (sunflower). 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. See less
- Dimensions
- 11.02ʺW × 16.54ʺH
- Art Subjects
- Figure
- Period
- Early 18th Century
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Paper
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Gold
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