Hercules Pomarius
Statuette
ca. 1490-1510 (made)
ca. 1490-1510 (made)
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This statuette represents Hercules Pomarius and is made by an unknown artist in Florence, in ca. 1490-1510.
In classical mythology, Hercules was a hero and the personification of strength and courage. The figure holds the golden apples which Hercules stole from the garden of the Hesperides as the 11th of his twelve labours. The pose relates to an antique sculpture known from an engraving to have been in the Medici Collection, since lost. There is also a similarity with Michelangelo's David. The base is of a later date and originally formed part of a candlestick.
In classical mythology, Hercules was a hero and the personification of strength and courage. The figure holds the golden apples which Hercules stole from the garden of the Hesperides as the 11th of his twelve labours. The pose relates to an antique sculpture known from an engraving to have been in the Medici Collection, since lost. There is also a similarity with Michelangelo's David. The base is of a later date and originally formed part of a candlestick.
Object details
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| Title | Hercules Pomarius (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Solid cast bronze with a hollow cast bronze base |
| Brief description | Statuette, bronze, of Hercules Pomarius, made in Italy (Florence), ca. 1490-1510 |
| Physical description | Hercules stands, naked, with his head turned over his left shoulder, his left hand is extended holding three apples. In his right he holds the club, the lower end of which touches the ground. The type is a youthful, beardless one; on the head is a lion's head cap. The base is triangular, with corner volutes and claw feet, decorated with acanthus ornament. |
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| Credit line | Salting Bequest |
| Object history | From the Salting bequest. |
| Historical context | In classical mythology, Hercules was a hero and the personification of strength and courage. The figure holds the golden apple which Hercules stole from the garden of the Hesperides as one of his twelve labours. The pose relates to an antique sculpture known from an engraving to have been in the Medici Collection, since lost. There is also a similarity with Michelangelo's David. The base is of a later date and originally formed part of a candlestick. |
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| Summary | This statuette represents Hercules Pomarius and is made by an unknown artist in Florence, in ca. 1490-1510. In classical mythology, Hercules was a hero and the personification of strength and courage. The figure holds the golden apples which Hercules stole from the garden of the Hesperides as the 11th of his twelve labours. The pose relates to an antique sculpture known from an engraving to have been in the Medici Collection, since lost. There is also a similarity with Michelangelo's David. The base is of a later date and originally formed part of a candlestick. |
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| Accession number | A.76-1910 |
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| Record created | March 5, 2004 |
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