Title
The Labors of Hercules: Hercules Killing the Giant Cacus, 1545. Creator: Hans Sebald Beham (German, 1500-1550).
Caption
The Labors of Hercules: Hercules Killing the Giant Cacus, 1545. While Hercules was asleep, the fire-breathing giant Cacus stole some oxen that Hercules had been herding. Hercules tracked the animals to Cacus?s lair, where he slew the giant. Here, an ox watches as Cacus spews a blast of fire, and Hercules prepares to strike a fatal blow. Beham was one of several German printmakers referred to today as the "Little Masters." They established their artistic prowess by engraving remarkably small prints, appealing to collectors fascinated with miniature objects and curiosities.
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Photo12/Heritage Images/Heritage Art
Reference
HRM19G13_112
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Available size
35,3Mb (4,4Mb) / 14,0in x 9,8in / 4203 x 2936 (300dpi)