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The Labors of Hercules: Hercules Abducting Iole

The Labors of Hercules: Hercules Abducting Iole

1544

Hans Sebald Beham

(German, 1500–1550)

Engraving

Mr. and Mrs. Lewis B. Williams Collection 1950.460

Catalogue raisonné: Pauli 107

Location

Description

Hercules avenges an old insult by killing King Eurytus and his sons, and abducting his daughter, Iole. Years before, Eurytus had promised Iole to anyone who could beat him at archery. When he lost the contest to Hercules, the king cheated Hercules out of his rightful prize.

Beham was one of several German printmakers referred to today as the “Little Masters.” They established their artistic prowess by engraving remarkably small prints, appealing to collectors fascinated with miniature objects and curiosities.

See also
Collection: 
PR - Engraving
Department: 
Prints
Type of artwork: 
Print
Medium: 
Engraving

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