Hercules
Statuette
ca. 1550 (made)
ca. 1550 (made)
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This bronze statuette represents Hercules, depicted with his club and the lion's skin.
Hercules (Greek name is Heracles) is one of the most important heroes in Greek mythology. He was the son of Jupiter and Alcmena, a Theban princess. He is regarded as the embodiment of physical strength and courage. His two main attributes are the club and the lion's skin, which he won at his first labour. He had to undertake 12 labours as a penance for slaying his own children in an act of madness.
Hercules (Greek name is Heracles) is one of the most important heroes in Greek mythology. He was the son of Jupiter and Alcmena, a Theban princess. He is regarded as the embodiment of physical strength and courage. His two main attributes are the club and the lion's skin, which he won at his first labour. He had to undertake 12 labours as a penance for slaying his own children in an act of madness.
Object details
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| Title | Hercules (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Bronze |
| Brief description | Statuette, bronze, Hercules, South Germany, middle of 16th century |
| Physical description | The naked and bearded Hercules is shown standing with the club in his right hand and the lion's skin hung around his left shoulder. |
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| Object history | Given by Dr. W. L. Hildburgh, F. S. A., 1956. |
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| Summary | This bronze statuette represents Hercules, depicted with his club and the lion's skin. Hercules (Greek name is Heracles) is one of the most important heroes in Greek mythology. He was the son of Jupiter and Alcmena, a Theban princess. He is regarded as the embodiment of physical strength and courage. His two main attributes are the club and the lion's skin, which he won at his first labour. He had to undertake 12 labours as a penance for slaying his own children in an act of madness. |
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| Accession number | A.49-1956 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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