Shield of Hercules
Medium
Etching and engraving on cream laid paper
Dimensions
Diam.: 25.6 cm (10 1/8 in.); Plate: 30.5 × 26.6 cm (12 1/16 × 10 1/2 in.)
Classification
etching
Department
Prints and Drawings
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
155458
About the Artist
Louis Joseph le Lorrain · 1715–1759
Louis-Joseph Le Lorrain (1715–1759) was a versatile French painter and engraver whose career bridged the vibrant artistic scenes of Paris, Rome, and St. Petersburg. Born in Paris on March 19, 1715, he received his early training under the esteemed Jacques Dumont, mastering design and engraving techniques that would define much of his output. After honing his skills in the French capital, Le Lorrai...