Caption

Hercules defending Hippodamia against centaurs, Aldegrever, Heinrich ca. 1502–1555/1561 graphic artist, author; Hercules mythology; Hippodamia mythology; centaurs mythology; mythological scenes; German culture; Renaissance style; clubs; fight; kidnappings; mythological figures; nudes; male nudes; female nudes; attributes; cold weapons; 1550 1st edition; graphic print; height 10.3 cm; width 7 cm, A detailed monochrome illustration shows a central pair of intertwined nude human figures embracing, with curly hair and visible musculature; their bodies are closely pressed together and one figure's arm wraps around the other's shoulders. To the left, a satyr-like creature with horns sits on the ground reaching toward one of the central figures, partially obscured by draped fabric that hangs from a canopy above. On the right, a reclining figure leans over a raised surface covered with cloth and objects, while in the foreground there are scattered organic shapes and a few animal carcasses or skins. The scene is rendered in fine dark brown or black lines on a light beige background, with shading produced by dense cross-hatching and a few areas of lighter wash. The overall composition is framed by a narrow pale margin.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A33_072

License type

Rights managed

Available size

69.0Mb (6.9Mb) / 13.4in x 20.0in / 4020 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Hercules defending Hippodamia centaurs Aldegrever Heinrich ca 1502–1555 1561 graphic artist author Hercules mythology Hippodamia mythology centaurs mythology mythological scenes German culture Renaissance style clubs fight kidnappings mythological figures nudes male nudes female nudes attributes cold weapons 1550 1st edition graphic print height 10.3 cm width 7 cm detailed monochrome illustration central pair intertwined nude human figures embracing curly hair visible musculature bodies closely pressed together figure's arm wraps s shoulders left satyr- creature horns sits ground reaching central figures partially obscured draped fabric hangs canopy right reclining figure leans raised surface covered cloth objects foreground scattered organic shapes animal carcasses skins scene rendered fine dark brown black lines light beige background shading produced dense cross-hatching areas lighter wash composition framed narrow pale margin.