Hercules and Deianira

c. 1490/1510

Francesco Francia or Peregrino da Cesena

Associated Names
Francesco Francia

Artist, Bolognese, c. 1450/1453 - 1517

Peregrino da Cesena

Artist, Bolognese, active c. 1490/1520

This is a drawing of two nude figures standing beside an ornate column. The figures appear symmetrical, each facing inward towards the central column adorned with a flowing ribbon and intricate scrollwork. The texture of the drawing is rich, revealing careful hatching that adds depth to the figures' musculature and the draped fabric around them. The backdrop is filled with a dark cross-hatch pattern, making the central figures and decorative column stand out in contrast.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    niello print

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 5.8 x 2.8 cm (2 5/16 x 1 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.6684

Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1973

  • Prints of the Italian Renaissance, National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., 1973, no. 22.

Bibliography

1973

  • Levenson et al. 1973, B-9.

Wikidata ID

Q65019897

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