The sacrifice of the Minotaur - Fragonard
Date :
Entre 1765 et 1770
Type of image :
Dessin (lavis)
Dimensions (HxL cm) :
33,6x44,2 cm
Storage Location :
Description
Minos, king of Crete, to avenge the death of his son, took Athens. He granted the city peace on condition that each year a certain number of young men would be delivered to the Minotaur. Here, we witness the drawing of lots.
History :
2. Project for a counterpart to "Corésus et Callirhoé " ?
Technical Data
Notice #001087
Past ID :
A0406
