Heinrich Aldegrever
Plate 8 from the series “The Labors of Hercules”
1549
Physical Qualities
Engraving, Sheet (trimmed within platemark): 108 x 69 mm. (4 1/4 x 2 11/16 in.)
Credit Line
Garrett Collection
Object Number
1946.112.3258
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.
The Baltimore Museum of Art, "Mythprints," exhibition brochure, 1981-82, cat. 7.-9.g.
Inscribed: Recto: in image, upper left, in plate monogram "AG" and "1550"; lower margin, in plate "Frugibus extincto vigili serpente potitur / Mussagetes humeris aethera summa tene-s". Verso: center, in graphite "85[strikethrough] 90"; lower center, in graphite "90"; lower left, in graphite "B. 90 / 5"
Markings: none
