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Print, Hercules Slaying the Hydra

This is a Print. It was print maker: Hans Sebald Beham. It is dated 1542–48 and we acquired it in 1950. Its medium is engraving on off-white laid paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Leo Wallerstein. It is credited Gift of Leo Wallerstein.

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Print, Hercules Slaying the Hydra; Print Maker: Hans Sebald Beham (German, 1500–1550); engraving on off-white laid paper; Gift of Leo Wallerstein; 1950-131-61

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