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Jason

Greek mythological hero, son of Aeson

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  • Giuditta Pasta in the role of Medea and Alberico Curioni in the role of Jason: Medea professes her love for Jason. Lithograph by J. Hayter, 1827.

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    Jason and Medea return to Iolcus in Thessaly and stand before king Pelias. Engraving by R. Boyvin, 1563, after L. Thiry.

    Thiry, Leonard, approximately 1500-approximately 1550. | Date: [1563] | Reference: 3006455i
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    Giuditta Pasta in the role of Medea and Alberico Curioni in the role of Jason: Medea professes her love for Jason. Lithograph by J. Hayter, 1827.

    Hayter, John, 1800-1895. | Date: [1827] | Reference: 35473i
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    Jason approaches the dragon guarding the golden fleece, and pours Medea's magic potion on it. Engraving by J. Boydell after R. Earlom after S. Rosa.

    Rosa, Salvatore, 1615-1673. | Date: Nov.r 2d. 1765 | Reference: 2815049i
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    Alberico Curioni in the role of Jason. Coloured lithograph by J. Hayter.

    Hayter, John, 1800-1895. | Date: [1827] | Reference: 5374i

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