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Saint Birinus converting the Saxons of Wessex to Christianity. Engraving by W. Walker, 1773, after S. Wale.

Astronomy: Saturn with his scythe, riding in his chariot. Engraving by C. Lasinio after Raphael, 1516.

The reign of Saturn. Engraving by J. Saenredam, 1596, after H. Goltzius.

Saturn, seated right, is threatened by his three children Jupiter, Neptune and Pluto. Engraving by G. Bonasone after G. Romano, ca. 1560.

Astronomy: Saturn with his scythe, above, an angel looking heavenward. Engraving by N. Dorigny, 1695, after Raphael, 1516.

Saturn [Kronos]. Engraving by G.H. Frezza, 1704, after P. de Petris after F. Albani.

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Saturn

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Images featuring Saturn

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Saint Birinus converting the Saxons of Wessex to Christianity. Engraving by W. Walker, 1773, after S. Wale.

Saturn [Kronos]. Engraving by G.H. Frezza, 1704, after P. de Petris after F. Albani.

Astronomy: Saturn with his scythe, above, an angel looking heavenward. Engraving by N. Dorigny, 1695, after Raphael, 1516.

Saturn, seated right, is threatened by his three children Jupiter, Neptune and Pluto. Engraving by G. Bonasone after G. Romano, ca. 1560.

The reign of Saturn. Engraving by J. Saenredam, 1596, after H. Goltzius.