Reliëf geflankeerd door Hercules met Cerberus en Hercules met een appel van de Hesperiden 1714
louissurugue
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aged paper
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light pencil work
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homemade paper
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ink paper printed
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personal sketchbook
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coloured pencil
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sketchbook drawing
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watercolour illustration
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sketchbook art
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watercolor
This 1714 etching by Louis Surugue, "Reliëf geflankeerd door Hercules met Cerberus en Hercules met een appel van de Hesperiden," depicts two scenes from the Greek myths of Hercules. On the left, Hercules is depicted wrestling with Cerberus, the three-headed hound guarding the underworld, while on the right Hercules is shown holding the golden apples of the Hesperides. The scene is framed by decorative elements and floral motifs. The print is a fine example of the use of line and detail characteristic of etching and provides a visually engaging glimpse into the classic tales of Hercules.
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