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Hercules slays the Nemean Lion: P.8855-R-10

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Hercules slays the Nemean Lion
The labours of Hercules

Maker(s)

Printmaker: David, Charles
Printmaker: Cort, Cornelis (After)
Painter: Floris, Frans I (After)
Publisher: Mariette, Pierre I

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Unknown

Note

Reverse copy after Cort. State II/II

School or Style

Dutch

Techniques used in production

Engraving

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.8855-R-10
Primary reference Number: 145826
New Hollstein (Dutch/Flemish): 173 copy a (Cort)

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 14 February 2012

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints

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