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Antaeus (Mythological character)

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  • Hercules and Antaeus. Engraving by L. Kilian, 1610, after B. Spranger.
  • The giant Antaeus carries Virgil and Dante to the Ninth Circle of Hell. Etching by B. Pinelli, 1825.
  • The handle of a silver vessel or pan on which are depicted the labours of Hercules. Engraving and etching by James Basire after himself.
  • Hercules and Antaeus. Engraving by W. Walker after C. Eisen.
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    The giant Antaeus carries Virgil and Dante to the Ninth Circle of Hell. Etching by B. Pinelli, 1825.

    Pinelli, Bartolomeo, 1781-1835. | Date: 1825 | Reference: 661784i
    Part of: Episodes in Dante's Divine comedy. Etchings by B. Pinelli, 1824-1826.
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    The handle of a silver vessel or pan on which are depicted the labours of Hercules. Engraving and etching by James Basire after himself.

    Basire, James, 1769-1822. | Date: [1806] | Reference: 27853i
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    Hercules and Antaeus. Engraving by W. Walker after C. Eisen.

    Eisen, Charles, 1720-1778. | Reference: 11317i
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    Hercules and Antaeus. Engraving by L. Kilian, 1610, after B. Spranger.

    Spranger, Bartholomeus, 1546-1611. | Date: 1610 | Reference: 11570i
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