Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands (C) arrives at the Rijksmuseum

Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands (C) arrives at the Rijksmuseum

Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum on Friday opens the biggest exhibition ever devoted to art inspired by "Metamorphoses", Roman poet Ovid's most famous work, featuring contributions from artists as varied as Caravaggio, Magritte and Bernini.

Ovid's epic poem, written more than 2,000 years ago, has been the source for countless Roman, Greek and modern era paintings, statues and literary works.

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