Mythological Personifications

Engravings of mythological figures and personifications depicting gods with symbolic attributes, rendered in an elaborate artistic style.

Niche with the male personification of the Evening. In his hand he holds a shepherd's staff. He is accompanied by a bat. At his feet a crab, snake and lizard. In the cartouche below the niche a couple taking a walk, Evening Venit Hesper Ite Capegæ  The four times of the day (series title), print maker: Crispijn van de Passe (I), (mentioned on object), unknown, 1574 - 1637, paper, engraving, h 87 mm × w 42 mm
Niche with the male personification of the Evening. In his hand he holds a shepherd's staff. He is accompanied by a bat. At his feet a crab, snake and lizard. In the cartouche below the niche a couple taking a walk, Evening Venit Hesper Ite Capegæ The four times of the day (series title), print maker: Crispijn van de Passe (I), (mentioned on object), unknown, 1574 - 1637, paper, engraving, h 87 mm × w 42 mm