# The Fountain of Youth

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## Artwork

- Artist: [HELMAN, Isidore-Stanislaus-Henri](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/helman-isidore-stanislaus-henri-r1fe973179c933a>)
- Date: 1751-1800
- Technique: Copper engraving, 355 x 460 mm

## Commentary

This widely distributed engraving was made after a painting by Charles Monnet \(1732-after 1808\), a French painter and illustrator. It shows the goddess Isis with water flowing from her breasts. A crowd of people surrounds the fountain, worshipping the goddess. The engraving reflects the interest in Egyptian theology.

## Attribution

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