Genoa, with the aid of Arethusa, Alcimus, and Cosmus, introduces the lemon tree into Italy, thanks to the warm air of the Ligurian coast. Engraving by G.F. Greuter after G. Reni.
- Reni, Guido, 1575-1642.
- Date:
- 1646
- Reference:
- 26653i
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Left, Alcimus planting a lemon tree; right, Daedalus grafting one; on ladder right, Cosmus building the garden wall from a hedge. Foreground, presumably Arethusa holding a lemon. Genoa is dressed as a ruler
Publication/Creation
1646
Physical description
1 print : engraving ; platemark 30.2 x 21.3 cm
Lettering
Guido Rhen delin. GF. Greu incid.
Reference
Wellcome Collection 26653i
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