Asclepius, ancient Greek god of medicine

Asclepius, hero and god of medicine in ancient Greek religion and mythology. Depicted in carnelian with a serpent-entwined rod. Similar to the statue described by Callistratus. Esculapio. In Corniola. Copperplate engraving by Giovanni Battista Galestruzzi after Leonardo Agostini from Gemmae et Sculpturae Antiquae Depicti ab Leonardo Augustino Senesi, Abraham Blooteling, Amsterdam, 1685

1685 Abraham Blooteling Ancient Greek Antique Gem Asclepius Carnelian Classical Mythology Depicti Ab Leonardo Augustino Senesi Gemmae Et Sculpturae Antiquae Gemstone Giovanni Battista Galestruzzi In Corniola Leonardo Agostini

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