Perimele in ein Insel

Title

Perimele in ein Insel

Period

1550-1600;

Geographic

Ancient Greece

Description

After taking part in the boar hunt in Caledonia, Theseus is being held up at the river Achelous due to its raging currents. The river god, Achelous, urges Theseus to stay with him in the meantime. Achelous is depicted leaning backwards onto a table in the engraving, and Theseus is illustrated with his arm outstretched, pointing to an island in the far distance. Theseus asks about the island and what its story is. Achelous goes on to explain that the island was once a princess named Perimele, and that he had stolen her virginity. When her father found out, he felt dishonored and pushed her off a cliff. This scene is depicted in the background of the engraving. Achelous prayed to Neptune to save her, so he quickly transformed her into the island. Neptune is illustrated emerging from the ocean to signify that he rescues her.

Image Creator

Virgil Solis (Engraver)

Type

Text

Woodcut Engraving

Identifier

mta:22839

Language

ger

Source Name

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]

Parent Collection

1564 Frankfurt Spreng

Image

mta_22839_OBJ.jpg

Collection

Ovid's Metamorphoses

Subject

Achelous

Perimele

Neptune

Theseus

Transformation

Gods

Goddesses

Roman Mythology

Greek Mythology