Perseus en Andromeda Sujets mythologiques (serietitel) Mythologische scènes (serietitel), RP-P-1949-160, Étienne Delaune, between 1573 and 1580

Identification title(s): perseus and andromeda. Sujets mythologiques (series title). Mythological scenes (series title). Object type: print object number: rp-p-1949-160. Catalog reference: robert-dumesnil 67. Iff 16e siècle 67. Inscriptions / marks: collector's mark, verso, stamped: lugt 2228. Manufacture. Manufacturer: printmaker: etienne delaune (mentioned on object). Dating: 1573 - 1580. Material: paper technique: engraving (printing process). Dimensions: top: h 45 mm (oval; cut off inside the plate edge) × w 33 mm (oval; cut inside the plate edge) explanation is part of an eighteen-part series with mythological scenes in oval shape. Subject: what: perseus kills the sea monster (or turns it into stone by showing it the gorgon's head) to release andromeda; sometimes her parents cepheus and cassiopea watch the scene. Acquisition: purchase 1949. Date: between 1573 and 1580.