Hercules en Antaeus Sujets mythologiques (serietitel) Mythologische scènes (serietitel), RP-P-1949-163, Étienne Delaune, between 1573 and 1580

Identification title(s): hercules and antaeus. Sujets mythologiques (series title). Mythological scenes (series title). Object type: print object number: rp-p-1949-163. Catalog reference: robert-dumesnil 73. Iff 16e siècle 73. Inscriptions / marks: collector's mark, verso, stamped: lugt 2228. Manufacture. Manufacturer: printmaker: etienne delaune (mentioned on object). Dating: 1573 - 1580. Material: paper technique: engraving (printing process). Dimensions: top: h 44 mm (oval; cut off inside the plate edge) × w 33 mm (oval; cut off inside the plate edge) explanation is part of an eighteen-part series with mythological scenes in oval shape. Subject: what: the giant antaeus is lifted into the air and crushed to death by hercules. Acquisition: purchase 1949. Date: between 1573 and 1580.