
Hercules Conquering the Molionide Twins
This woodcut by Albrecht Dürer depicts the mythological hero Hercules vanquishing the twin giants Moliones, demonstrating the artist's mastery of the medium through dynamic compositional movement and intricate detail work. The print exemplifies Dürer's characteristic Northern Renaissance style, combining classical subject matter with his precise linear technique and sophisticated understanding of human anatomy. The Imperial Orb watermark (Meder 53) on the laid paper indicates this is from Dürer's mature period and confirms its authenticity through the paper's documented provenance.
- Medium
- woodcut on laid paper with an Imperial Orb watermark (Meder 53)
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Sotheby's
🔨 Auction Lot
Old Master Prints
November 29, 2024
Estimate: $30,000 – $50,000
Lot 622
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