Inscription on bottom reads:

Dirus Agenoridae Laniat Socia Agmina Serpens; Ultor adest Cadmus Poenas Q. Reposcit ab hoste

Means:

The dreaded serpent tears into pieces the allied force of the son of Agenor; Cadmus the avenger is present and he demands retribution from the enemy.

Artist: Hendrick Goltzius

Date: 1588

Origin: Dutch

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