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In his cradle, young Hercules strangles the two snakes sent by Hera, Louis Testelin ?, French, 17th century

Louis Testelin, French, 17th century

In his cradle, young Hercules strangles the two snakes sent by Hera

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Louis Testelin ?
French, 17th century

In his cradle, young Hercules strangles the two snakes sent by Hera

Blatt: 336 x 425 mm

Inventory Number: 5501

Object Number: 5501 Z

Status: Request for presentation in the study room of the Prints and Drawings Department

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Title: In his cradle, young Hercules strangles the two snakes sent by Hera

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Louis Testelin ?
French, 17th century

Period Produced

17th century

School

Baroque

Object Type

drawing

Material

Technique

red chalk drawing

Geographic Reference

French

Captions Added Later: Bezeichnet unten rechts (mit der Feder in Grau, Sammlermarke?, nicht bei Lugt): D.

Watermark: Nicht geprüft

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10.08.2026