alb3969381

'The Story of Theseus', mid-15th century. Artist: Master of the Cassoni

'The Story of Theseus', mid-15th century. Theseus lands on Crete from Athens and sets out to kill the Minotaur, the bull-headed monster which King Minos has had imprisoned in the labyrinth built by Daedalus for the purpose. Ariadne, daughter of Minos, gives Theseus a ball of thread to mark his way through the labyrinth so that he can find his way back. After killing the beast Theseus returns to Ariadne and they elope (centre). Form the Campana Collection, Rome.
Share
pinterestPinterest
twitterTwitter
facebookFacebook
emailEmail

Add to another lightbox

Add to another lightbox

add to lightbox print share
Do you already have an account? Sign in
You do not have an account? Register
Buy this image
Loading...
Title:
'The Story of Theseus', mid-15th century. Artist: Master of the Cassoni
Caption:
'The Story of Theseus', mid-15th century. Theseus lands on Crete from Athens and sets out to kill the Minotaur, the bull-headed monster which King Minos has had imprisoned in the labyrinth built by Daedalus for the purpose. Ariadne, daughter of Minos, gives Theseus a ball of thread to mark his way through the labyrinth so that he can find his way back. After killing the beast Theseus returns to Ariadne and they elope (centre). Form the Campana Collection, Rome.
Personalities:
Credit:
Album / Art Media
Releases:
Model: No - Property: No
Rights questions?
Image size:
4854 x 2167 px | 30.1 MB
Print size:
41.1 x 18.3 cm | 16.2 x 7.2 in (300 dpi)