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C1895
Sacrifice to Esculapius
Artist:
Gustave Popelin
Esculapius was the illegitimate son of the nymph Coronis, by Apollo. The mother, at the instigation of Apollo, was slain by Diana but the child was spared. He became noted for his wonderful curative powers. He healed all diseases, and … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
Sacrifice to Esculapius
Date:
C1895
Artist:
Gustave Popelin
Condition:
In good condition.
Technique:
Photogravure
Image Size:
160mm
x 285mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1895
Description:
Esculapius was the illegitimate son of the nymph Coronis, by Apollo. The mother, at the instigation of Apollo, was slain by Diana but the child was spared. He became noted for his wonderful curative powers. He healed all diseases, and even restored the dead to life. He was called "The Good Physician." He was struck by a thunderbolt and ascended to heaven. The Greeks worshiped him.
