Calais and Zetes led by Boreas and Oreithyia (Calai e Zeti condotti da Borea et Oritia), with female-headed sea creatures at the prow and stern, and a tree at shipdeck center, from the series 'The magnificent pageant on the river Arno in Florence for the marriage of the Grand Duke' (Le Magnifique carousel fait sur le fleuve de l'Arne a Florence, pour le mariage du Grand Duc), for the wedding celebration of Cosimo de' Medici in Florence, 1608 1664
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This engraving by an anonymous artist depicts a scene from the wedding celebration of Cosimo de' Medici in Florence in 1608. It is part of a series of prints titled 'The magnificent pageant on the river Arno in Florence for the marriage of the Grand Duke', and features the mythological characters Calais and Zetes, led by Boreas and Oreithyia, riding on a ship with female-headed sea creatures at the prow and stern. The scene is a testament to the opulent nature of the celebration and the artist's skill in capturing the details of the spectacle. The etching's intricate lines and delicate shading create a vivid representation of the festive atmosphere of the event.
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