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Antique Print of Apollo and Diana Killing Niobe's Children with Arrows, 1733

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Antique print titled 'Les Enfans de Niobé Tués (..)'. This print depicts Apollo and Diana killing Niobe's Children with their arrows. In Greek mythology Niobe was a daughter of Tantalus and the sister of Pelops. Niobe boasted of her superiority to Leto because the goddess only had two children, the twins Apollo and Artemis / Diana, while Niobe had fourteen children (the Niobids), seven male and seven female and was punished. 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. Condition: Very good, please study image carefully. Date: 1733 Overall size: 28 x 41.5 cm. Image size: 25 x 35 cm. We sell original antique maps to collectors, historians, educators and interior decorators all over the world. Our collection includes a wide range of authentic antique maps from the 16th to the 20th centuries. Buying and collecting antique maps is a tradition that goes back hundreds of years. Antique maps have proved a richly rewarding investment over the past decade, thanks to a growing appreciation of their unique historical appeal. Today the decorative qualities of antique maps are widely recognized by interior designers who appreciate their beauty and design flexibility. Depending on the individual map, presentation, and context, a rare or antique map can be modern, traditional, abstract, figurative, serious or whimsical. We offer a wide range of authentic antique maps for any budget.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16.34 in (41.5 cm)Width: 11.03 in (28 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.01 mm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1733
  • Condition:
    Condition: Very good, please study image carefully.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BGI-003941stDibs: LU3054329347632
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