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Hercules catches the Arcadian stag
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Hercules catches the Arcadian stag

Heinrich Aldegrever · 1550 · engraving; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Hercules, standing behind the stag, holds the antlers with both hands, while pushing the animal to the ground with one leg. Behind him Hercules is seen after his death, lying on the burning pyre. Thirteenth print of thirteen with the labours of Hercules.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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Credit lineHercules vangt het Arcadische hert. 1550. Heinrich Aldegrever. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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