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Hercules Strangling the Nemean Lion

Sebald Beham

Hercules Strangling the Nemean Lion

1547

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Sebald Beham

Hercules Strangling the Nemean Lion

1547

Physical Qualities Engraving, Sheet (trimmed to platemark): 53 × 78 mm. (2 1/16 × 3 1/16 in.)
Credit Line Garrett Collection
Object Number 1946.112.5650

Inscribed: Recto: in image, upper left, in plate "LEONIS SVFFOCATI EXVVIIS / INDVITVR HERCVLES"; in image, lower left, in plate "1548 / [monogram HSB]" Verso: lower right in graphite diamond with "628"

Markings: CM: Claghorn; Garrett

Artist

Sebald Beham

German, 1500-1550
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