King of Sweden (1809-1818) and King of Norway (1814-1818)

The death of Dirke (Dirce): her stepsons Zetos (Zethos) and Amphion tie her by her hair to the horns of a bull and have her flung into a well. Etching by F. Piranesi, 17--.

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Charles XIII of Sweden

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The death of Dirke (Dirce): her stepsons Zetos (Zethos) and Amphion tie her by her hair to the horns of a bull and have her flung into a well. Etching by F. Piranesi, 17--.