Hercules Fighting the Rivergod Achelus

1550

Heinrich Aldegrever

Associated Names
Heinrich Aldegrever

Artist, German, 1502 - 1555/1561

This drawing depicts a powerful figure standing over a defeated serpent-like creature. The scene shows a muscular figure holding another similarly muscular, bearded figure in a dynamic pose. The defeated creature lies on the ground, surrounded by stones and a spear. In the background, there is a detailed view of a town or settlement beside a body of water, with intricately detailed trees adding a natural element to the scene. The piece is rich in line work and texture.

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Artwork overview

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.255

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    New Hollstein, no. 89, State only


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.

1996

  • The New Hollstein German Engravings, Etchings and Woodcuts, 1400-1700. (Heinrich Aldegreaver, Ursula Mielke, author). Rotterdam: Sound & Vision Interactive, 1996-, no. 89, state only.

Wikidata ID

Q64957405

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