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Hercules Killing the Lernean Hydra

Sebald Beham

Hercules Killing the Lernean Hydra

1544

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Sebald Beham

Hercules Killing the Lernean Hydra

1544

Physical Qualities Engraving, Sheet: 54 × 78 mm. (2 1/8 × 3 1/16 in.) Plate: 52 × 77 mm. (2 1/16 × 3 1/16 in.)
Credit Line Garrett Collection
Object Number 1946.112.5646

Inscribed: Recto: in image, across top of sheet, in plate "HERCVLES VNA CVM IOLAO HYDRAM OCCIDIT. 15 -monogram HSB] 45" Verso: lower right in graphite diamond with "628"

Markings: CM: Claghorn; Garrett

Artist

Sebald Beham

1499–1549

German, 1500-1550
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