Achilles and Hector / Hans Sebald Beham

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Accession Number
2012/2.195
Title
Achilles and Hector
Artist Nationality
German
Artist Life Dates
1500-1550
Medium and Support
engraving on medium laid paper
Object Creation Date
1518-1530
Dimensions
3.81 cm x 9.53 cm (1 1/2 in. x 3 3/4 in.)
Physical Description
This engraving depicts a frieze-like arrangement of figures in horizontal format. Two central figures are engaged in a duel on horseback. Several other nude male figures are engaged in battle throughout the composition. The artist's monogram is placed in the upper left corner of the image.
Subject Matter
Duel between Achilles and Hector, both on horseback, with additional figures engaged in battle.
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Image Size
3667 x 1202
File Size
592 KB
Record
2012/2.195
Link to this Item
https://quod.lib.umich.edu/m/musart/x-2012-sl-2.195/2012_2_195.jpg

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"Achilles and Hector; Hans Sebald Beham." In the digital collection University of Michigan Museum of Art. https://quod.lib.umich.edu/m/musart/x-2012-sl-2.195/2012_2_195.jpg. University of Michigan Library Digital Collections. Accessed March 29, 2024.
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