Mother of Dionysus in Greek mythology
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Jupiter reluctantly revealing himself to Semele as he disrobes her in her sleep; she awakes and reacts with terror. Engraving by T. Cook, 1771, after B. West, ca. 1767.
Benjamin WestDate: [Feb.y 16th 1771]Reference: 3065468i- Pictures
Jupiter on his eagle descends to rape Semele. Engraving by J.B Haussard after Perino del Vaga.
Perino del VagaDate: [between 1700 and 1799]Reference: 3006379i- Pictures
Jupiter revealing himself to Semele, pregnant with Dionysus (Bacchus): she shields her eyes, before being killed by lightning. Stipple engraving by J. Heath, 1791, after G.B. Cipriani.
Giovanni Battista CiprianiDate: Nov.r 9: 1791Reference: 2854866i
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Bacchus being bathed by nymphs after being born from Jupiter's knee, his mother Semele is consumed by flames. Engraving by C. Patas after A. Borel after Rinaldo Mantovano.
Giulio RomanoReference: 17251i