Hans Sebald Beham
Hercules Slaying Cacus

Hercules Slaying Cacus

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Hercules Slaying Cacus
ArtistGerman, 1500–1550
CultureGerman
Titles
  • Hercules Slaying Cacus
  • The Labours of Hercules
Date1545
Made inGermany
MediumEngraving on laid paper, state IV/IV
DimensionsPlate/Sheet: 1 15/16 × 2 13/16 in. (4.9 × 7.1 cm)
Credit LineGift of Marjorie G. and Evan C. Horning
Object number83.310
Not on view

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Department
Prints and Drawings
Object Type
Provenance Research Ongoing Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
verso lower left in pencil: B104A113
printed on the plate top left: 1545 / I-s-B
printed on plateop right edge: CACUM FAMMIUOMUM OPPRIMIT / HERCULES.

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