In this horizontal composition Hans Cranach depicted an episode from the story of Hercules which is not particularly heroic in comparison to most of the hero’s labours and exploits...

The Apotheosis of Hercules

The Apotheosis of Hercules, along with other similar scenes of figures elevated into the heavens, was a commonly depicted subject in Baroque art, used for decorative cycles and in ...

Salt Cellar with Hercules Motifs

Hexagonal salt cellar with a profile portrait of "LA BELLE DIANIRA" on top and "IE SUIS EV RYSTHÉE" on the bottom. Each side is painted with scenes from the life and labours of ...

Salt Cellar with Hercules Motifs

Hexagonal salt cellar with a profile portrait of "LA BELLE DIANIRA" on bottom and "HERCULES" on the top. Each side is painted with scenes from the life and labours of Hercules:...

Ceiling with the apotheosis of Hercules

From left to right: Hercules arrives with his chariot, the Olymian gods, Hercules frees Hesione, Hercules and the centaurs, Ceres and Cybele prepare the marriage of Hercules and He...

Carnelian intaglio of Hercules set in a gold ring, made in Europe, 1800-1869. Ring with a carnelian intaglio of Hercules, set in gold. Carnelian intaglio set in gold.

Carnelian intaglio of Hercules set in a gold ring, made in Europe, 1800-1869. Ring with a carnelian intaglio of Hercules, set in gold. Carnelian intaglio set in gold....

Hercules and one of Diomedes' Stallions

This tapestry is the third panel in a famous set of five tapestries dedicated to the Deeds of Hercules. It shows Hercules battling Diomedes' Stallions against a background of larg...

Studies for Hercules Holding a Club Seen in Frontal View, Male Nude Unsheathing a Sword, and the Movements of Water (recto); Study for Hercules Holding a Club Seen in Rear View (verso)

Pen and brown ink; soft black chalk or charcoal (recto); soft black chalk or charcoal (verso)...

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