Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Print made by Abraham Blooteling, 1640–1690, Dutch

after Gerard de Lairesse, 1640–1711, Flemish

Published by Abraham Blooteling, 1640–1690, Dutch
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"
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 | harpies | religious and mythological subject | hero | architectural subject | fighting | man | women | death | relief | mythology | temple | door | club (weapon) | nude | wings (costume accessories) | wreaths | togas
Associated Places:
Temple of Janus | Roman Forum | Rome | Roma | Lazio | Italy
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:22526