The Gallic Hercules as deity of Eloquence (Hercule Gaulois, ou l'Eloquence)
Copyright
Work in the public domain
Image: Courtauld
Image: Courtauld
Maker
School of
(artist)
1483-1520
(artist)
1483-1520
(etcher)
1688-1754
1688-1754
Vincent Le Sueur (woodcutter)
1668-1743
1668-1743
Title
The Gallic Hercules as deity of Eloquence (Hercule Gaulois, ou l'Eloquence)
Date of Production
1729 - 1763
Medium
two wood blocks printed in brown, etching printed in black
etching and woodcut
etching and woodcut
Dimensions
Height: 28.2 cm
Width: 25.4 cm
Width: 25.4 cm
Object Number
G.1990.WL.6977.4
Mode of Acquisition
Witt Library, transfer, 1990
Credit
Courtauld Gallery, London (Samuel Courtauld Trust)
Location
Not currently on display
Keywords
Inscriptions
Inscription: HERCULE GAULOIS, ou L'ELOQUENCE. / d'Apres le dessein de Raphaël, qui est dans le Cabinet de Mr. Crozat / de la mesme grandeur de l'Estampe gravé en cuivre par Charles Nicolas Cochin, et en bois par Vincent le Sueur. //
Inscription: 38 //
Inscription: 38 //
Provenance
Information not yet known or updated
Literature
Inventaire du Fonds Français: Bibliothèque Nationale, Département des Estampes
Fig. p. no. 50
Fig. p. no. 50
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