Hercules Strangling the Nemean Lion
Woodcut
late 16th century (made)
late 16th century (made)
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| Place of origin |
Hercules Strangling the Nemean Lion; After Raphael; Copied from Andrea Andreani's print (see DYCE.1375), but reversed; Early wood-cut print on paper; Inscribed 'RAPHÆL. VR. IN. V.'
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Hercules Strangling the Nemean Lion |
| Materials and techniques | wood-cut print on paper |
| Brief description | Hercules Strangling the Nemean Lion; After Raphael; Copied from Andrea Andreani's print (see DYCE.1375), but reversed; Early wood-cut print on paper; Print-maker unknown; Italy; Late 16th century. |
| Physical description | Hercules Strangling the Nemean Lion; After Raphael; Copied from Andrea Andreani's print (see DYCE.1375), but reversed; Early wood-cut print on paper; Inscribed 'RAPHÆL. VR. IN. V.' |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'RAPHÆL. VR. IN. V.' (Inscribed.) |
| Credit line | Bequeathed by Rev. Alexander Dyce |
| Subjects depicted | |
| Associated object | DYCE.1375 (Source) |
| Bibliographic reference | DYCE COLLECTION. A Catalogue of the Paintings, Miniatures, Drawings, Engravings, Rings and Miscellaneous Objects Bequeathed by The Reverend Alexander Dyce. London : South Kensington Museum : Printed by G.E. Eyre and W. Spottiswoode for H.M.S.O., 1874. |
| Other number | 18 - Le Peintre-Graveur |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | DYCE.1377 |
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| Record created | January 27, 2010 |
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