Faun Fighting a Snake

anonymous, c. 1500 - c. 1550

Although the inscription indicates ‘Hercules’, the pointed ears of the figure reveal him to be a faun (forest god). The engraving is based on a drawing by Andrea Mantegna in the British Museum collection, in London. Besides following the master’s design, the anonymous engraver also emulated his robust style of drawing with thick, closely placed parallel lines.

  • Artwork typeprint
  • Object numberRP-P-OB-1846
  • Dimensionsheight 285 mm x width 200 mm
  • Physical characteristicskopergravure

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Faun Fighting a Snake

  • Object type

  • Object number

    RP-P-OB-1846

  • Inscriptions / marks

    collector's mark: Lugt 240

  • Catalogue reference

    • Hind (Italy) 20
    • The Illustrated Bartsch 23

Creation

  • Creation

    • printmaker: anonymous
    • after print by Andrea Mantegna

  • Dating

    c. 1500 - c. 1550

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    kopergravure

  • Dimensions

    height 285 mm x width 200 mm

Explanatory note

  • De stijl en het onderwerp van deze prent wijzen op een nauwe relatie met het werk van Andrea Mantegna (zie documentatie).

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Documentation

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