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Hercules and Deianeira

Hercules and Deianeira (© Hunterian Museum & Art Gallery, University of Glasgow)

© Hunterian Museum & Art Gallery, University of Glasgow

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Jan Gossart (1478 - 1532)

Hunterian Art Gallery

1520

Gossart studied the antique, during his visit to Rome in 1508. His paintings and prints combine elements of the classical Renaissance - most notably in the architectural settings and sculptural qualities of his figures - with a Northern approach to composition.

  • Medium: woodcut
  • Dimensions: 26 x 17 cm
  • Art Fund Grant: £2000 ( Total: £5,193)
  • ArtFunded in: 1987
  • Vendor: Agnew's

Provenance

Chatsworth Collection; Christies 5/12/85, (169); Agnew's.


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