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Title
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De Deyanira cenei etholon regis filia
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Description
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Hercules is depicted on the left-hand side of the engraving holding his new wife Deianira in his arms as they attempt to cross the Evenus river. Hercules is illustrated with a wreath on his head and a bow and arrow by his legs. His name is engraved horizontal to his body in order to be identified. Deianira is illustrated wearing a crown and has her name engraved above her head. A man named Nessus is depicted beside Deianira, holding his arm out to her as he offers to take her across the river. Boccaccio explains that Nessus was riding horseback, however, in Greek mythology, Nessus is known to be a centaur. Nessus’ name is engraved to the right of his head. Nessus betrayed Hercules’ trust, and began to run away with Deianira after crossing the river. Hercules uses a poison infused arrow to shoot Nessus and rescue his wife. This is illustrated in the background on the right-hand side of the engraving. Hercules’ bow is in hand, and his arrow is sticking out of the chest of Nessus.
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Image Creator
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Anonymous (Engraver)
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Identifier
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mta:11921
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Source Name
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De Claris Mulieribus
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Image
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Subject
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Deianira
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Roman Mythology
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Greek Mythology
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Hercules
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