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Hercules wrestling the Cretan bull

Gerard van der Gucht, c.1725–32

caption

Gerard van der Gucht, Hercules wrestling the Cretan bull

Photo courtesy of Tom St Aubyn (All rights reserved)

Details

Country House
Petworth House
Title(s)
Hercules wrestling the Cretan bull
Date
c.1725–32
Medium and support
Etching and engraving
Artist
Gerard van der Gucht
Catalogue Number
PT130

Description

From The Twelve Labours of Hercules. Published in London

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