Title

Mythological scene with Ceyx and Alcyone

Caption

Mythological scene with Ceyx and Alcyone transformed into kingfishers ('halcyons') and breeding a nest on a shore at left, Aeolus standing on the shore outside a cave while brandishing his sceptre at the gods of the winds who are trapped inside the cave. 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.

Date

17th century

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP23A10_049

License type

Rights managed

Available size

60,0Mb (4,8Mb) / 12,5in x 18,6in / 3761 x 5576 (300dpi)

Keywords

churchman Mythological Ceyx Alcyone transform kingfishers halcyons breeding nest Aeolus cave sceptre gods winds trapped Engraving Jason Argonuats Tableaux temple des muses Michel de Marolles abbé de Marolles French churchman 17th century