Statue of Hercules

anoniem, 1553

This engraving presents a draughtsman drawing a gigantic statue of the demigod Hercules. Beverland also had a copy of this impressive print in his private collection. However, he did not keep it intact. As he was wont to do with many of his prints, he took a pair of scissors to it. He cut out Hercules’ penis and incorporated it in a homemade erotic collage.

  • Artwork typeprint
  • Object numberRP-P-OB-36.342
  • Dimensionsheight 527 mm x width 430 mm
  • Physical characteristicsgravure