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Four Episodes in the Story of Hercules

ca. 1515–35
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Four Episodes in the Story of Hercules
  • Date: ca. 1515–35
  • Culture: South Netherlandish
  • Medium: Wool warp; wool and silk wefts
  • Dimensions: Overall: 159 x 132 1/2in. (403.9 x 336.6cm)
  • Classification: Textiles-Tapestries
  • Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Daniel Guggenheim, in memory of her husband, 1935
  • Object Number: 35.79.4
  • Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters

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