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title: Hercules Obtaining the Girdle of Hippolyta
author: Nikolaus Knüpfer
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/15080/hercules-obtaining-the-girdle-of-hippolyta/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 1970-01-01
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# Hercules Obtaining the Girdle of Hippolyta

_Authored by Nikolaus Knüpfer_

## Image File

[![Hercules Obtaining the Girdle of Hippolyta](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/15080.jpg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/15080.jpg)

## Image Caption

Nikolaus Knüpfer, 17th Century oil painting depicting [Hercules](https://www.worldhistory.org/hercules/) taking the girdle of [Hippolyta](https://www.worldhistory.org/Hippolyta/) as part of his ninth labor. From the Hermitage Museum.

## Cite This Work

### APA
Knüpfer, N. (2022, January 05). Hercules Obtaining the Girdle of Hippolyta. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/15080/hercules-obtaining-the-girdle-of-hippolyta/>
### Chicago
Knüpfer, Nikolaus. "Hercules Obtaining the Girdle of Hippolyta." *World History Encyclopedia*, January 05, 2022. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/15080/hercules-obtaining-the-girdle-of-hippolyta/>.
### MLA
Knüpfer, Nikolaus. "Hercules Obtaining the Girdle of Hippolyta." *World History Encyclopedia*, 05 Jan 2022, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/15080/hercules-obtaining-the-girdle-of-hippolyta/>.

## License & Copyright

[Original image](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Nicolaes_Kn%C3%BCpfer_-_Hercules_Obtaining_the_Girdle_of_Hyppolita_-_WGA12217.jpg) by [**Nikolaus Knüpfer**](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Nicolaes_Kn%C3%BCpfer_-_Hercules_Obtaining_the_Girdle_of_Hyppolita_-_WGA12217.jpg). Submitted by [Harrison W. Mark](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/harrisonwmark/ "User Page: Harrison W. Mark"), published on 05 January 2022. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Public Domain](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain). This item is in the public domain, and can be used, copied, and modified without any restrictions. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.