Hercules and Antaeus (with a Base Below) — Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo | DiscoverArt

Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo

Hercules and Antaeus (with a Base Below)

late 18th century

Pen and brown ink, gray wash , over black chalk

21.6 × 15.2 cm (8.5 × 6 in)

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