Minneapolis Institute of Art
Hercules
Étienne DelauneLinkedCulture matchlcp-16b69c445258
- Date
- c. 1560
- Medium
- Engraving
- Department
- European Art
- Institution
- Minneapolis Institute of Art
- Object ID
- 7846
From the Minneapolis Institute of Art record
Étienne Delaune's grace and precision earned him a place as engraver and goldsmith to Henri II (1519-1559). Like other French kings, Henri identified with ancient heroes such as Hercules, a fact reflected in the art of his court. Here the demigod holds a celestial sphere above two captives. A Delaune print of the huntress Diana in an identical format was the model for an enameled medallion found in the inventory of Henri II's jewels. France, Europe
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- Credit line
- Gift of the Estate of Kemper Kirkpatrick
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