Erysichthon Sells His Daughter Mestra

Artist: Jan Havickszoon Steen
Artwork: Erysichthon Sells His Daughter Mestra
Description: This painting depicts the story of Erysichthon, a man who was punished by the goddess Ceres for cutting down a sacred tree. As punishment, Erysichthon was forced to sell his daughter, Mestra, into slavery. The painting shows Erysichthon with Mestra and a potential buyer.
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