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Creator:
Print made by Abraham Blooteling, 1640–1690
after Gerard de Lairesse, 1640–1711
Published by Abraham Blooteling, 1640–1690
Title:
Hercules before the Temple of Janus
Date:
between 1680 and 1690
Materials & Techniques:
Mezzotint on medium, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 13 11/16 × 10 11/16 inches (34.8 × 27.1 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:

Inscribed on verso in graphite, lower right: "#66"

Lettered in black ink, within image, lower right: "G. Lairesse pinxit | A Blooteling fecit"

Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1970.3.835
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
aggressive, unfriendly activities and relationships of Hercules | architectural subject | club (weapon) | death | door | fighting | harpies | hero | man | mythology | nude | relief | religious and mythological subject | temple | togas | wings (costume accessories) | women | wreaths
Associated Places:
Italy | Lazio | Roma | Roman Forum | Rome | Temple of Janus
Associated People:
Hercules
Access:
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Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:22526
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