Genoa, with the aid of Arethusa, Alcimus, and Cosmus, introduces the lemon tree into Italy, thanks to the warm air of the Ligurian coast. Engraving by G.F. Greuter after G. Reni.

  • Reni, Guido, 1575-1642.
Date:
1646
Reference:
26653i
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Left, Alcimus planting a lemon tree; right, Daedalus grafting one; on ladder right, Cosmus building the garden wall from a hedge. Foreground, presumably Arethusa holding a lemon. Genoa is dressed as a ruler

Publication/Creation

1646

Physical description

1 print : engraving ; platemark 30.2 x 21.3 cm

Lettering

Guido Rhen delin. GF. Greu incid.

Reference

Wellcome Collection 26653i

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