Sujet

Chimera

Légende

The Chimera was, according to Greek mythology, a monstrous fire-breathing hybrid creature of Lycia in Asia Minor. The Chimera finally was defeated by Bellerophon, with the help of Pegasus. Bellerophon shot the Chimera from the air, safe from her heads and breath. 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

17e siècle

Crédit

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Notre référence

ARP23A10_044

Licence

Droits gérés

Format disponible

60,0Mo (4,8Mo) / 32,0cm x 46,9cm / 3785 x 5540 (300dpi)

Mots clés

Pegasus Chimera killed Bellerophon Engraving Jason Argonuats Engraved illustration Temple Muses book engraved Bernard Picart Greek mythology monster fire-breathing hybrid creature Lycia Asia Minor defeated Bellerophon Pegasus