kecobe: François Boucher (French; 1703–1770)Arion on the Dolphin Oil on canvas, 1748 Pr
kecobe:François Boucher (French; 1703–1770)Arion on the Dolphin Oil on canvas, 1748 Princeton University Art Museum, Princeton, New Jersey Then was there heard a most celestial sound Of dainty music which did next ensue, And, on the floating waters as enthroned, Arion with his harp unto him drew The ears and hearts of all that goodly crew; Even when as yet the dolphin which him bore Through the Aegean Seas from pirates’ view, Stood still, by him astonished at his lore, And all the raging seas for joy forgot to roar. (Sir Edmund Spenser, The Fairie Queene, Book the Fourth) -- source link
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