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, moderately textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 14 3/16 × 10 11/16 inches (36 × 27.2 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Inscribed on verso in graphite, lower center: "First state before "et ex"; lower right: "Wessely: p 74. no. 80 T | #65"
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1970.3.836
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
portrait | togas | sandals | wreaths | wings (costume accessories) | nude | club (weapon) | door | quarrel | temple | trees | mythology | Greek | relief | death | women | man | killing | aggressive, unfriendly activities and relationships of Hercules | harpies | religious and mythological subject | fighting | architectural subject | hero | legend
Associated Places:
Temple of Janus | Roman Forum | Italy | Lazio | Roma | Rome
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:22527