Hercules and Antaeus

Giovanni Pietro Possenti

Associated Names
Giovanni Pietro Possenti

Artist, Italian, 1618 - 1659

There is a drawing of multiple human figures positioned dynamically. The central figure is holding another figure above its head effortlessly. Other figures surround them, in various poses of action or reaction. The lines are fluid and expressive, conveying tension and energy. The style is reminiscent of Giovanni Battista Piranesi's dramatic engravings and etchings.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1974.119.19

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 6, State only (under Pecham/Possenti, section B)

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1802

  • Bartsch, Adam. Le peintre graveur. 21 vols. Vienna, 1802-1821: Adam. Le peintre graveur. 21 vols. Vienna: J.V. Degen, 1802-1821 (under Master CpP)

1949

  • Hollstein, F.W.H. et al. German engravings, etchings and woodcuts ca. 1400-1700. 8 vols. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberger, 1954-1868. Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts, ca. 1450-1700. Vols. I-XV, XVIII, XIX. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberger

Inscriptions

in image, at bottom left: CpP

Wikidata ID

Q65569014

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