Title

Engraving depicting Jason and the Argonauts

Caption

Greek mythology: Arion an Dionysiac poet credited with inventing the dithyramb:. Engraving depicting Jason and the Argonauts from 'Tableaux du temple des muses' (1655) by Michel de Marolles (1600 - 1681), known as the abbé de Marolles; a French churchman and translator. The dithyramb was an ancient Greek hymn sung and danced in honour of Dionysus

Date

17th century

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP23A10_048

License type

Rights managed

Available size

60,0Mb (5,0Mb) / 12,5in x 18,7in / 3746 x 5599 (300dpi)

Keywords

Greek mythology Greek mythology Arion Dionysiac poet inventing dithyramb Engraving Jason Argonuats Tableaux temple des muses Michel de Marolles abbé de Marolles French churchman ancient Greek hymn sung danced honour Dionysus Greek mythology 17th century