Hercules and the Lernaean Hydra
Plaquette
late 15th century - early 16th century (made)
late 15th century - early 16th century (made)
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This bronze plaquette depicts Hercules standing naked, except for a lion's skin, lifting a club (not seen) with his right hand. With his left hand he throttles the hydra, a monster with a woman's head and breasts and a serpent's body with five serpents around its head.
The second labour of Hercules was to kill the Lernean Hydra.
The second labour of Hercules was to kill the Lernean Hydra.
Object details
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| Title | Hercules and the Lernaean Hydra |
| Materials and techniques | Bronze |
| Brief description | Plaquette, Hercules and Lernaean Hydra, Bronze. |
| Physical description | Plaque. bronze, oblong; Hercules slaying the Hydra, in relief. |
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| Object history | Bought for £2 in Croydon. |
| Subjects depicted | |
| Summary | This bronze plaquette depicts Hercules standing naked, except for a lion's skin, lifting a club (not seen) with his right hand. With his left hand he throttles the hydra, a monster with a woman's head and breasts and a serpent's body with five serpents around its head. The second labour of Hercules was to kill the Lernean Hydra. |
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| Collection | |
| Accession number | 1147-1893 |
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| Record created | December 15, 2008 |
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