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Hercules Strangling the Nemean Lion

Woodcut
late 16th century (made)
Artist/Maker
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

Categories
Object type
TitleHercules 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.'
Dimensions
  • Page height: 45.4cm (approx)
  • Page width: 33.5cm (approx)
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 createdJanuary 27, 2010
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