Herakles Collection (#2)

Hercules Slays the Centaurs (Jupiter Defeating the Centaurs), 1645-1650. Creator: Jacob van Campen
Hercules Slays the Centaurs (Jupiter Defeating the Centaurs), 1645-1650

Hercules Gets Cerberus from the Underworld (Charon, the Ferryman of the Styx), 1645-1650. Creator: Jacob van Campen
Hercules Gets Cerberus from the Underworld (Charon, the Ferryman of the Styx), 1645-1650

The Infant Hercules with a Serpent, 1700-1722. Creator: Pieter van der Werff
The Infant Hercules with a Serpent, 1700-1722

Hercules at the crossroads, 1677-1755. Creator: Elias van Nijmegen
Hercules at the crossroads, 1677-1755. Design for a painting

Hercules at the crossroads, 1677-1755. Creator: Elias van Nijmegen
Hercules at the crossroads, 1677-1755. Design for a painting

Hercules and Deïanira, 1696. Creator: Hendrick van Beaumont
Hercules and Deianira, 1696. Embracing

Hercules kills the dragon Ladon, 1696. Creator: Hendrick van Beaumont
Hercules kills the dragon Ladon, 1696. Ladon protects the garden of the Hesperides. Hercules beats Ladon with his club

Hercules Steals the Oxen of Geryon, 1590-1635. Creator: Joos de Momper, the younger
Hercules Steals the Oxen of Geryon, 1590-1635

Hercules Destroying the Centaur Nessus, c.1550-c.1560. Creator: Maerten van Heemskerck
Hercules Destroying the Centaur Nessus, c.1550-c.1560

Achelous Defeated by Hercules, The Origin of the Cornucopia. (Allegory of Fruitfulness), 1649. Creator: Jacob Jordaens
Achelous Defeated by Hercules. The Origin of the Cornucopia. (Allegory of Fruitfulness), 1649

Un nouvel Hercule Farnèse, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Un nouvel Hercule Farnese, 19th century. A new Farnese Hercules

Exercises de l'Hercule Prussien, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Exercises de l'Hercule Prussien, 19th century. [Crimean War]. The Tasks of the Prussian Hercules. Will he lift it? Will he not?

Hercules Kicking Faunus out of Omfale's Bed, 1607. Creator: Abraham Bloemaert
Hercules Kicking Faunus out of Omfale's Bed, 1607

Hercules with Omphale, 1535. Creator: Lucas Cranach the Elder
Hercules with Omphale, 1535

The Farnese Hercules, front view [plate 2], 1638. Creator: François Perrier
The Farnese Hercules, front view [plate 2], 1638

The Farnese Hercules, seen from behind [plate 4], 1638. Creator: François Perrier
The Farnese Hercules, seen from behind [plate 4], 1638

Hercules and Omphale, c. 1600. Creator: Aegidius Sadeler II
Hercules and Omphale, c. 1600

Esquisse pour le salon de la Paix à l'Hôtel de Ville de Paris : Hercule tuant le... c1849 - 1852
Esquisse pour le salon de la Paix a l'Hotel de Ville de Paris : Hercule tuant le... c1849 - 1852. Hercules killing Nessus the centaur

Achelous Defeated by Hercules. The Origin of the Cornucopia. (Allegory of Fruitfulness), 1649. Found in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen

Esquisse pour le salon de la Paix de l'Hôtel de Ville de Paris : Hercule étouffant... c.1852-1854
Esquisse pour le salon de la Paix de l'Hotel de Ville de Paris : Hercule etouffant Antee, between 1852 and 1854

Esquisse pour le salon de la Paix de l'Hôtel de Ville de Paris : Hercule entre... c.1852-1854
Esquisse pour le salon de la Paix de l'Hotel de Ville de Paris : Hercule entre le vice et la vertu, between 1852 and 1854

Hercules Slaying the Hydra, c. 1618. Creator: Guercino
Hercules Slaying the Hydra, c. 1618

The Farnese Hercules, three-quarter view turned to left [plate 3], 1638. Creator: François Perrier
The Farnese Hercules, three-quarter view turned to left [plate 3], 1638

Barcha del Hercole. Creator: Balthasar Moncornet
Barcha del Hercole

Esquisse pour le salon de la Paix de l'Hôtel de Ville de Paris : Hercule et le... c.1852-1854
Esquisse pour le salon de la Paix de l'Hotel de Ville de Paris : Hercule et le Sanglier d'Erymanthe, d'apres Delacroix, between 1852 and 1854

Esquisse pour le salon de la Paix de l'Hôtel de Ville : Hercule enchaine Nérée, dieu
Esquisse pour le salon de la Paix de l'Hotel de Ville : Hercule enchaine Neree, dieu de la mer, between 1852 and 1854

Esquisse pour le salon de la Paix de l'Hôtel de Ville de Paris : Hercule recueilli... c.1852-1854
Esquisse pour le salon de la Paix de l'Hotel de Ville de Paris : Hercule recueilli par Minerve est allaite par Junon, between 1852 and 1854

Esquisse pour le Salon de la Paix de l'Hotel de Ville de Paris : Hercule et le... c.1852-1854
Esquisse pour le Salon de la Paix de l'Hotel de Ville de Paris : Hercule et le Sanglier d'Erymanthe, between 1852 and 1854

Esquisse pour le salon de la Paix de l'Hôtel de Ville de Paris : Hercule tuant le... c.1852-1854
Esquisse pour le salon de la Paix de l'Hotel de Ville de Paris : Hercule tuant le centaure Nessus, between 1852 and 1854

Esquisse pour le salon de la Paix de l'Hôtel de Ville de Paris : Hercule vainqueur... c.1852-1854
Esquisse pour le salon de la Paix de l'Hotel de Ville de Paris : Hercule vainqueur d'Hippolyte, between 1852 and 1854

Esquisse pour le salon de la Paix de l'Hôtel de Ville de Paris. Hercule délivrant... c.1852-1854
Esquisse pour le salon de la Paix de l'Hotel de Ville de Paris. Hercule delivrant Hesione, between 1852 and 1854

Allegory of the Revolution, c1790. Creator: Unknown
Allegory of the Revolution, c1790

Allegory of the marriage of the Dauphin to Marie-Anne of Bavaria, March 7, 1680. Creator: Unknown
Allegory of the marriage of the Dauphin to Marie-Anne of Bavaria, March 7, 1680

Hercules with his Club and Lion Skin, 1548. Creator: Anon
Hercules with his Club and Lion Skin, 1548

Goblet with the Infant Hercules on Top, c. 1520/1525. Creator: Albrecht Altdorfer
Goblet with the Infant Hercules on Top, c. 1520/1525

Hercules Bearing the Column of Gades, c. 1520/1525. Creator: Albrecht Altdorfer
Hercules Bearing the Column of Gades, c. 1520/1525

Hercules and a Muse, c. 1520/1525. Creator: Albrecht Altdorfer
Hercules and a Muse, c. 1520/1525

Hercules Overcoming the Nemean Lion, c. 1520/1525. Creator: Albrecht Altdorfer
Hercules Overcoming the Nemean Lion, c. 1520/1525

Hercules Slaying the Serpent Ladon in the Garden of the Hesperides, n.d. Creator: Andrea Lilio
Hercules Slaying the Serpent Ladon in the Garden of the Hesperides, n.d

Heracles and the Stymphalian birds, 1500. Creator: Dürer, Albrecht (1471-1528)
Heracles and the Stymphalian birds, 1500. Found in the Collection of the Germanisches Nationalmuseum, Nuremberg

Hercules Felling King Diomedes, 1540/46. Creator: Giulio Romano
Hercules Felling King Diomedes, 1540/46

Hercules and Lichas, n.d. Creator: Filippo Falciatore
Hercules and Lichas, n.d

Hercules Slaying Envy, 1633/34. Creator: Christoffel Jegher
Hercules Slaying Envy, 1633/34

Hercules Resting, 1897. Creator: Paul Cezanne
Hercules Resting, 1897

The Labors of Hercules: Hercules and Antaeus, c. 1528. Creator: Gabriel Salmon
The Labors of Hercules: Hercules and Antaeus, c. 1528

The Labors of Hercules: Bringing Cerberus from the Lower World, c. 1528. Creator: Gabriel Salmon
The Labors of Hercules: Bringing Cerberus from the Lower World, c. 1528

The Labors of Hercules: The Pillars of Hercules, c. 1528. Creator: Gabriel Salmon
The Labors of Hercules: The Pillars of Hercules, c. 1528

The Labors of Hercules: Capture of the Oxen of the Geryones in Erythia, c. 1528. Creator: Gabriel Salmon
The Labors of Hercules: Capture of the Oxen of the Geryones in Erythia, c. 1528

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"Herakles: The Legendary Strength and Adventures of Hercules" Step into the world of ancient mythology as we explore the captivating tales surrounding Herakles, better known as Hercules. This Roman statue depicts a drunken Hercules, reminding us that even demigods have their moments of weakness. Born to Zeus, the king of gods in Greek mythology (known as Jupiter in Roman mythology), Hercules possessed immense strength and bravery. One notable feat was when he brought Cerberus, the three-headed dog guarding the gates of the Underworld, to Eurystheus with Hermes and Athena by his side. The image of Hercules standing triumphantly alongside Cerberus is immortalized in this stunning statue. It symbolizes his victory over death itself and showcases his divine connection to both religion and Egypt's deity Heryshaf. In another relief from a mausoleum dating back to the 2nd century BC, we witness Hercules chaining Cerberus. This portrayal highlights not only his physical might but also his role as a guardian against evil forces. Moving forward through time, we encounter various representations of Hercules' adventures. In Herculaneum's House of Stags, an exquisite fresco captures him inebriated once again – a reminder that even heroes can succumb to temptation. The Farnese Hercules sculpture from the 18th century showcases Herculean strength at its finest. Its intricate details emphasize both his muscular physique and indomitable spirit. Hercules' battles were not limited to mythical creatures alone; he also fought against mortal enemies like Antaeus who met their defeat at his hands. A hand-colored engraving titled "The Republican Hercules defending his Country" portrays him as a defender of justice during times fraught with political turmoil. However, it wasn't all battles for our hero; love found its way into his life too.