Heinrich Aldegrever
Hercules Killing the Dragon
Maker
Heinrich Aldegrever (German, 1502-ca. 1560)
Title
Hercules Killing the Dragon
Year
1550
Materials/Techniques
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Techniques
Materials
engravingSupports
Dimensions
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Plate/Image: 10.3 x 6.8 cm (4 1/16 x 2 11/16 inches)
Signature / Inscription / Marks
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Signed and dated, on image, UL: 1550 / AG monogram; Printed, on print, LL to LR: Herculeo praemente iaces Acheloe lacerto Mutatae formae nec profuere tibi
Identification
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State
only state Credit / Object Number
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Credit
Gift of the Fazzano Brothers
Object Number
84.198.621 Type
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Heinrich Aldegrever (German, 1502-ca. 1560)
Hercules Killing the Dragon, 1550
Engraving on light weight laid paper
Plate/Image: 10.3 x 6.8 cm (4 1/16 x 2 11/16 inches)
Gift of the Fazzano Brothers 84.198.621
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