DÜRER Albrecht (1471 - 1528) - "The Battle of Hercules and Cacus". c.1496. Woodcut. Signed with the artist's monogram at the bottom of the composition. Proof of a late print, on laid paper. References: Bartsch, n°127. Meder, no. 238. Hollstein, no. 238. Small margins. The subject of this engraving has been the subject of much debate. Hercules' name is inscribed on the tablet at the top of the composition, but this scene shows none of the episodes associated with his life or "labors". It is assumed that this composition depicts Hercules killing the twins Eurytus and Kteatus, who overwhelmed all men in their path with their physical strength. Their death would have been discovered by their mother, Molione, accompanied here by fury. 39.8 x 29 cm sheet view. 46 x 35 cm with frame. Condition B (visible foxing, not examined outside its frame).