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Print

18th century (printed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

A cartouche surrounded by elaborate scrolling leafwork; in the centre of the cartouche is a depiction of Hercules standing on the dead bodies of Cerberus and Medusa.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Engraving on paper
Brief description
Print by F. Mathias de Trala after Joseph de Churrigiera, cartouche containing an image of Hercules, engraving, 18th century
Physical description
A cartouche surrounded by elaborate scrolling leafwork; in the centre of the cartouche is a depiction of Hercules standing on the dead bodies of Cerberus and Medusa.
Dimensions
  • Height: 8in
  • Width: 12in
Dimensions taken from Victoria & Albert Museum Department of Prints and Drawings and Department of Paintings, Accessions 1928. London: HMSO, 1929
Marks and inscriptions
  • 'F. Mathias de Trala.' (Signed)
  • 'Don Joseph de Churrigiera inv.' (Inscribed)
Subjects depicted
Bibliographic reference
Victoria & Albert Museum Department of Prints and Drawings and Department of Paintings, Accessions 1928. London: HMSO, 1929
Collection
Accession number
E.367-1928

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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