Artist
Hans Sebald Beham (German, 1500–1550)German, 1500–1550
CultureGerman
Titles
- Hercules Slaying the Hydra
- The Labours of Hercules
Date1545
Made inGermany
MediumEngraving on laid paper, state III/IV
DimensionsPlate/Sheet: 2 1/16 × 3 1/16 in. (5.2 × 7.8 cm)
Credit LineGift of Marjorie G. and Evan C. Horning
Object number83.306
Not on view
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Department
Prints and DrawingsObject Type
verso bottom center in pencil: B102.
printed top right on the plate: 15 I-s-B 45
printed on plate top left to right: HERCULES UNA CUM IOLAO HYDRAM OCCIDIT
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