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Hercules at the crossroads: AD.5.22-211

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Hercules at the crossroads
'The effects of Jealousy'
'The great satyr'

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Unknown
Printmaker: Dürer, Albrecht

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Categories

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Transferred (1876) by Cambridge University Library

Dating

Production date: AD 1501

Note

Reverse copy.

Materials used in production

Black carbon ink

Components of the work

Support composed of laid paper ( laid down)
Plate Height 326 mm Width 221 mm
Sheet Height 326 mm Width 221 mm

Techniques used in production

Engraving

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: AD
  • Location: Image lower centre
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Monogram

Identification numbers

Accession number: AD.5.22-211
Primary reference Number: 94097
Bartsch: 73 (Copy)
Illustrated Bartsch: 73 (Copy)
Illustrated Bartsch Commentary: .073 Copy 2
Meder: 63 (Copy)
Hollstein (German): 63 Copy 2
Schoch/Mende/Scherbaum: 22 (Copy)
Heller (Dürer): 817
Old location number: 35.10.29
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Saturday 28 January 2023 Last processed: Wednesday 20 September 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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