Hercules in his Cradle Strangling the Serpents

Artist Juan Barcelón (Spanish, 18th century)

Artist After José del Castillo (Spanish, 1737 - 1793)

Artist After Luca Giordano (Italian, 1632 - 1705)

Date1779

MediumEngraving on paper

DimensionsPlate: 14 1/8 × 10 3/8 inches (35.88 × 26.35 cm)
Sheet: 17 3/4 × 14 5/8 inches (45.09 × 37.15 cm)

Credit LineGift of Robert L. Bloch

Object number2001.6

SignedBottom margin: "Lucas Jordan lo Pintó á fresco en el Cason del R1 sitio del buen Retiro. Jph Castillo lo dibuxó. Jn. Barcelon lo Gravo en Madd, Anon 1779=

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DescriptionThis engraving was made from a drawing by José del Castillo after a mural by Luca Giordano. In front of a bordered, fringed textile hanging, a naked child at right grasps a snake in each hand; the child holds each snake below its head. At left, a seated woman seen from the rear holds a key-like instrument over a glowing basin. She is regarded by two other women beyond. Above the head of the woman at right rear is a crescent moon.

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