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Title
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Nessus Centaurus wirdt erschossen
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Description
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Hercules and his new bride Deianira came across the Evenus River while on their way back to Hercules’ native land. The river was higher than normal and dangerous to cross. A centaur named Nessus appeared and offered to carry Deianira safely across the river. Hercules misplaced his trust, as after he crossed the river, he turned back to realize that Nessus was stealing his new bride. Deianira is illustrated in the arms of Nessus, with her hand reaching to Hercules on the shore imploring him to save her. Hercules is depicted with his bow and arrow as he uses his archery skills to strike Nessus down and save his wife.
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Image Creator
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Virgil Solis (Engraver)
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Identifier
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mta:22877
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Source Name
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P. Ouidij Nasonis, deß Sinnreichen und hochverstendigen Poeten, Metamorphoses oder Verwandlung, mit schönen figuren gezieret, auch kurzen Argumenten und außlegungen erkläret, und in Teutsche Reymen gebracht, durch Johann Spreng von Augspurg [Publius Ovidius Naso, the Ingenious and Highly Understandable Poet, Metamorphoses or Transformations, Adorned with Beautiful Images, and also descriptions of Short Arguments and Explanations, Brought into German Rhymes by Johann Spreng of Augsburg]
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Image
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mta_22877_OBJ.jpg
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Subject
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Nessus
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Hercules
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Gods
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Goddesses
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Roman Mythology
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Greek Mythology
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Deianira