Ovid's "Metamorphoses" - 1750 - 146 copper engravings

Ovid's "Metamorphoses" with 146 Copperplate Engravings – Mythology, Fabled World, and Symbol-Rich Depictions
Nuremberg, available from J. C. Schmidhammer, 1750

Ovid's Metamorphoses are among the most outstanding works of ancient literature and are considered one of the most significant testaments to Roman poetry.

This magnificent edition from 1750 impresses with its rich presentation, featuring over 146 full-page, finely executed copperplate engravings that vividly visualize the recounted myths.

Numerous famous figures from ancient mythology are depicted, including Hercules, Gaius Julius Caesar, Perseus, Jupiter, Orpheus, and the tragic story of Icarus and Daedalus.

The illustrations also showcase a fascinating variety of mythological creatures, fantastic and symbolic scenes, as well as depictions of magic, transformation, struggle, and passion.