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Tantalus

Tantalus

Artist (Dutch, 1558-1617)
CultureDutch
Date1588
MediumEngraving
Dimensions13 x 13 5/16 in. (33 x 33.8 cm)
Classificationsprints
Credit LineBurton Emmett Collection
Object number58.1.845
DescriptionMythology: To Tantalus, an immportal, eternal punishment was melted out for his sins. This representation follows Euripides who has him suspended in air forever.
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