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Allegory of the Labours of Hercules
Pietro da Cortona (Pietro Berrettini), 1650

This is an unusual subject and may have been a drawing for a sculpture, perhaps in wax. It is certainly an ambitious drawing of great power.
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Title of artwork, date
Allegory of the Labours of Hercules, 1650
Date supported
1992
Medium and material
Pen, ink & wash over black lead
Dimensions
23 x 36 cm
Grant
3576
Total cost
35760
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