Hercules, c. 1560
Étienne Delauneexpand_more
Engravingexpand_more
Gift of the Estate of Kemper Kirkpatrickexpand_more P.92.8.38
Not on Viewexpand_more
Étienne Delaune's grace and precision earned him a place as engraver and goldsmith to Henri II (1519-1559). Like other French kings, Henri identified with ancient heroes such as Hercules, a fact reflected in the art of his court. Here the demigod holds a celestial sphere above two captives. A Delaune print of the huntress Diana in an identical format was the model for an enameled medallion found in the inventory of Henri II's jewels.
Details
- Title
- Hercules
- Artist Life
- about 1518/19-1583
- Role
- Artist
- Accession Number
- P.92.8.38
- Catalogue Raisonne
- Robert-Dumesnil IX 373; IFF 355
- Curator Approved
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