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Hercules and the Hydra
Public Domain

Sebald Beham

Hercules and the Hydra

1544

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Sebald Beham

Hercules and the Hydra

1544

Physical Qualities Engraving, Sheet (trimmed within platemark): 52 × 77 mm. (2 1/16 × 3 1/16 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Blanche Adler
Object Number 1929.17.15.10.7
The Baltimore Museum of Art by gift, 1929; Blanche Adler, Baltimore
Susan Dackerman, The Baltimore Museum of Art, 'The Pious & the Profane in Renaissance Prints,' September 23, 1998-January 3, 1999.

Malcolm Daniel, The Baltimore Museum of Art traveling exhibition, "Mythprints," 1981-82, circulated to Essex Community College; The Museum in the Mall, Columbia; Notre Dame Preparatory School, Towson; St. John's College, Annapolis; Salisbury State College; Washington College, Chestertown; Western Maryland College, Westminster.

BMA, "German Prints from the Renaissance," 8 February - 31 March, 1977.
The Baltimore Museum of Art, "Mythprints," exhibition brochure, 1981-82, cat. 6g.

Inscribed: RECTO: at upper center, in plate: "HERCULES UNA CUM IOLAO HYDRAM OCCIDIT." 15 HSB 45"

Markings: CM: Blanche Adler on verso

Artist

Sebald Beham

1499–1549

German, 1500-1550
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