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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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Antaeus

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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.

Hercules and Antaeus. Engraving by L. Kilian, 1610, after B. Spranger.