Who created "Hercules after the antique"?

Hercules after the antique was created by Jan de Bisschop in 17th century.

When was "Hercules after the antique" created?

This artwork was created 17th century.

Is "Hercules after the antique" in the public domain?

Yes, Hercules after the antique is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Hercules after the antique

Jan de Bisschop

17th century

Dimensions

sheet: 8 3/4 x 4 1/2 in. (22.2 x 11.4 cm)

Classification

Prints

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Harry G. Friedman, 1961

Accession Number

61.663.67

Tags

Hercules

Art Historical Context

Jan de Bisschop's *Hercules after antique*, a 17th-century print measuring 8 3/4 x 4 1/2 inches, captures the timeless power of the mythological hero Hercules in a meticulous reproduction of a classical sculpture. Created during the Dutch Golden Age, this work exemplifies Bisschop's mastery as a draughtsman and engraver renowned for his faithful renderings of ancient Roman and statues. By translating the three-dimensional marble form into intricate lines on paper, he bridged antiquity and the Baroque era, making elite classical art accessible to a broader audience. This print reflects the era...

About the Artist

Jan de Bisschop · 1628–1671

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