Hercules and Deianira
Statuette
ca. 1600 - ca. 1650 (made)
ca. 1600 - ca. 1650 (made)
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This bronze group represents Hercules and his wife Deianira. They are standing side by side, naked, embracing each other.
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. His wife Deinaira was the daughter of the river-god Oeneus.
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. His wife Deinaira was the daughter of the river-god Oeneus.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Hercules and Deianira (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Bronze |
| Brief description | Statuette, bronze, Hercules and Deianira, Italian or French, 17th century |
| Physical description | Hercules - naked - is embracing the naked Deianira at his right. In his left he holds the club. |
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| Object history | Given by Dr. W. L. Hildburgh, F. S. A., 1956. |
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| Summary | This bronze group represents Hercules and his wife Deianira. They are standing side by side, naked, embracing each other. 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. His wife Deinaira was the daughter of the river-god Oeneus. |
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| Accession number | A.45-1956 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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