Sujet
The Labors of Hercules: Hercules Carrying the Columns of Gades, 1545. Creator: Hans Sebald Beham (German, 1500-1550).
Légende
The Labors of Hercules: Hercules Carrying the Columns of Gades, 1545. According to myth, the Pillars of Hercules are the mountains flanking the Strait of Gibraltar. Here, Beham refers to another interpretation of the pillars as classical columns set up by Hercules in Gades?now the Spanish port of Cádiz?as a gateway to undiscovered realms. Two of Christopher Columbus?s expeditions to the Americas launched from Cádiz. 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.
Crédit
Photo12/Heritage Images/Heritage Art
Notre référence
HRM19G13_101
Model release
NA
Property release
NA
Licence
Droits gérés
Format disponible
39,5Mo (4,4Mo) / 37,3cm x 26,5cm / 4404 x 3134 (300dpi)