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Adonis being born from Myrrha (half woman, half tree) into the arms of Lucina, a nymph. Engraving by M. Faulte, 16--.
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Adonis being born from Myrrha (half woman, half tree) into the arms of Lucina, a nymph. Engraving by M. Faulte, 16--.

Unknown artist

CC0 — Public Domain
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Lettering: Myrrhe en arbre. Mich Saalte fe.

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