Herakles Collection (#3)

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

The Labors of Hercules: Hercules on the Pyre, c. 1528. Creator: Gabriel Salmon
The Labors of Hercules: Hercules on the Pyre, c. 1528

Hercules and Antaeus Design for a Fountain, n.d. Creator: Martin Desjardins
Hercules and Antaeus Design for a Fountain, n.d

Hercules at the Crossroads, n.d. Creator: Niccolo Berrettoni
Hercules at the Crossroads, n.d

Putto with Club of Hercules, 1575/78. Creators: Marco Marchetti, Raffaellino Motta, Bartolomeo Schedoni
Putto with Club of Hercules, 1575/78

Hercules and Antaeus, n.d. Creator: Unknown
Hercules and Antaeus, n.d

Design: Proportions of the Farnese Hercules, from Encyclopédie, 1762/77. Creator: Benoit-Louis Prevost
Design: Proportions of the Farnese Hercules, from Encyclopedie, 1762/77

Study for Apotheosis of Hercules, c. 1746. Creator: Jacob de Wit
Study for Apotheosis of Hercules, c. 1746

Hercules, Cerberus and the Mares of Diomedes, n.d. Creator: Unknown
Hercules, Cerberus and the Mares of Diomedes, n.d

The Emperor's Vase, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Emperor's Vase, 1850. Horseracing trophy...presented by his Imperial Majesty the Emperor of Russia...The artist is Mr. Cotterill...The manufacturers of this vase are the Messrs

The Labors of Hercules: Hercules Capture of the Cretan Bull, c. 1528. Creator: Gabriel Salmon
The Labors of Hercules: Hercules Capture of the Cretan Bull, c. 1528

Hercules Killing the Lernean Hydra, from Scenes from the Life of Hercules, c. 1528. Creator: Gabriel Salmon
Hercules Killing the Lernean Hydra, from Scenes from the Life of Hercules, c. 1528

The Labors of Hercules: Hercules Subduing the Erymanthian Boar, c. 1528. Creator: Gabriel Salmon
The Labors of Hercules: Hercules Subduing the Erymanthian Boar, c. 1528

Hercules, Two Satyrs, and a Woman, plate two from The Labors of Hercules, c. 1528. Creator: Gabriel Salmon
Hercules, Two Satyrs, and a Woman, plate two from The Labors of Hercules, c. 1528

Hercules Strangling the Nemean Lion, from the Labors of Hercules, c. 1528. Creator: Gabriel Salmon
Hercules Strangling the Nemean Lion, from the Labors of Hercules, c. 1528

Hercules and the Giants, from Scenes from the Life of Hercules, c. 1528. Creator: Gabriel Salmon
Hercules and the Giants, from Scenes from the Life of Hercules, c. 1528

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

Hercules and Omphale, 1805. Creator: Johann Peter Krafft
Hercules and Omphale, 1805

Cartoon from Puck, between 1880 and 1889. Creators: Joseph Keppler, Bernhard Gillam
Cartoon from Puck, between 1880 and 1889

Envy or Avarice at the right being driven from the temple of the Muses by Hercules who raises a club, the muses watching from the left, 1530-60

Hercules and the Centaurs: Hercules holds the head of a centaur with his left hand and raises his club with his right hand, in the foreground and background are fallen and fleeing centaurs

Hercules and the Mares of Diomedes: Hercules grasps the bridle of a rearing horse, a second horse tramples a figure in at right, from the series The Labors of Hercules, 1608

Hercules and the Hydra; wielding a torch he attacks the winged, multi-headed Hydr... ca
Hercules and the Hydra; wielding a torch he attacks the winged, multi-headed Hydra in rocky landscape, a hawk attacks a heron in the sky, ca. 1500-1520

The drunken Hercules, led by a Nymph and a Satyr, ca 1614. Creator: Rubens, Pieter Paul
The drunken Hercules, led by a Nymph and a Satyr, ca 1614. Found in the Collection of Dresden State Art Collections

Lekythos, detail of Hercules and the Lernaean Hydra, 700-480 BC (ceramic)
473377 Lekythos, detail of Hercules and the Lernaean Hydra, 700-480 BC (ceramic) by Greek School; Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info)

Bas-relief. 2nd century. Pillar at the Gate of Heracles
Hellenistic bas-relief, c. 2nd century. Heracles hero wearing the skin of the Nemean lion carved on the pillar at the Gate of Heracles. Curetes Street. Ephesus. Izmir province. Turkey. Asia Minor

Pergamon Altar. Telephos Frieze. Detail
Pergamon Altar. 164-156 BC. Telephos Frieze. Detail. Battle by the river Kaikos. Two Scythian warriors, sons of river-god Istros, fall in battle. Pergamon Museum. Berlin. Germany

DEATH OF HERAKLES
Herakles dies in agony, poisoned by the shirt of Nessus which he has ill- advisedly put on

Tapestry featuring Hercules and his Companions on Mount Olympus, possibly made in Tournai, c. 1465-70 (wool and silk)
GLS314134 Tapestry featuring Hercules and his Companions on Mount Olympus, possibly made in Tournai, c.1465-70 (wool and silk) by Flemish School, (15th century); 386x477.5 cm; Art Gallery and Museum

Allegory of the Twelve Labors of Hercules Statues in a Circular Garde... mid 16th-mid 17th century
Allegory of the Twelve Labors of Hercules Statues in a Circular Garden, mid 16th-mid 17th century

Farnese Hercules, 1552-88. Creator: Mario Cartaro
Farnese Hercules, 1552-88

Hercules, grasping Antaeus at the waist with both arms and lifting him off his fe... ca. 1500-1550
Hercules, grasping Antaeus at the waist with both arms and lifting him off his feet, in background at right the ruins of a temple

Hercules holding Antaeus by the waist and lifting him off his feet, ca. 1520-22 Creator: Marcantonio Raimondi
Hercules holding Antaeus by the waist and lifting him off his feet, ca. 1520-22

Hercules Killing the Centaur (marble) (see also 353892 & 94)
BAT353893 Hercules Killing the Centaur (marble) (see also 353892 & 94) by Giambologna (Giovanni da Bologna), (1529-1608); Loggia dei Lanzi, Florence

Hercules fighting the Nemean Lion (colour litho)
957859 Hercules fighting the Nemean Lion (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hercules fighting the Nemean Lion)

Hercules Killing the Centaur (marble) (see also 353893-4)
BAT353892 Hercules Killing the Centaur (marble) (see also 353893-4) by Giambologna (Giovanni da Bologna), (1529-1608); Loggia dei Lanzi, Florence

Hercules dressed as a Woman, 1540-56. Creator: Leon Davent
Hercules dressed as a Woman, 1540-56

Hercules surprising Fanus who mistook him for Omphale, 1540-56 Creator: Leon Davent
Hercules surprising Fanus who mistook him for Omphale, 1540-56

Hercules Fighting Aboard The Argonauts Ship, ca. 1542-45. Creator: Leon Davent
Hercules Fighting Aboard The Argonauts Ship, ca. 1542-45

Hercules and Cerberus, published ca. 1599-1622. published ca. 1599-1622. Creator: Anon
Hercules and Cerberus, published ca. 1599-1622

Battle of Hercules and the Giants, 15th century. 15th century. Creator: Anon
Battle of Hercules and the Giants, 15th century

Statuette of Herakles, 3rd-2nd century BCE. Creator: Unknown
Statuette of Herakles, 3rd-2nd century BCE

Statuette of Herakles, 3rd century BCE. Creator: Unknown
Statuette of Herakles, 3rd century BCE

Statuette of Herakles, 4th-3rd century BCE. Creator: Unknown
Statuette of Herakles, 4th-3rd century BCE

Calyx Krater (Mixing Bowl), about 400-380 BCE. Creator: Perugia Painter
Calyx Krater (Mixing Bowl), about 400-380 BCE

Hydria (Water Jar), about 515-500 BCE. Creator: Leagros Group
Hydria (Water Jar), about 515-500 BCE. A terracotta jar, wider at the top with a narrow neck and small handles, decorated in black, featuring human figures against red

The water nymphs came up to look at him and loved him, illustration for How the Argonauts sailed to Colchis
IL193711 The water nymphs came up to look at him and loved him, illustration for How the Argonauts sailed to Colchis, from The Heroes of Greek Fairy Tales

Hercules Killing the Mares of Diomedes, 1800/05. Creator: Henry Fuseli
Hercules Killing the Mares of Diomedes, 1800/05

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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.