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Hercules and Antaeus

Workshop of Andrea Mantegna

National Gallery of Art

The image displays an engraving featuring two figures. One figure is a man carrying a goat-like creature with human features over his shoulder. The man has a bearded, muscular face with short, wavy hair and well-defined muscles. Both figures are nude, with the man wearing a decorative belt. The background consists of leaves, branches, a tree trunk, and intricate line work creating texture and depth. There is an inscription in a stylized font on the left side of the engraving. The scene is depicted in a single color typical of engravings.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1495
Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
3502 × 5144 px
Public Domain
Yes
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