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Hercules sacrificing a doe and the horns of a stag to Diana, in thanks for completing the labour of stealing the mares of Diomedes: P.1838-1991

Object information

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Titles

Hercules sacrificing a doe and the horns of a stag to Diana, in thanks for completing the labour of stealing the mares of Diomedes
Diverse mythological subjects; twelve oval prints

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Delaune, Étienne

Entities

Categories

Legal notes

Bequest of Henry Scipio Reitlinger, 1950, transferred from the Reitlinger Trust, 1991

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1991) by Reitlinger, Henry Scipio

Dating

Circa 1540 - 1583

Note

Oval print.

School or Style

French

Materials used in production

Black carbon ink

Components of the work

Support composed of laid paper
Plate Height 53 mm Width 66 mm
Sheet Height 53 mm Width 66 mm

Techniques used in production

Engraving

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: CORNVA DE TIMIDIS SACRAS VOTIVA DIANA
  • Location: In border around image
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Inscription

Inscription present: letters separated by a decorative scroll

  • Text: S - F
  • Location: Lower centre of border
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Monogram

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.1838-1991
Primary reference Number: 93958
BN Inventaire (16thC): 125
Robert-Dumesnil: 117
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 30 September 2019 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints

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