Herakles Collection (#4)

Coin Depicting the Hero Herakles, about 168 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Coin Depicting the Hero Herakles, about 168 BCE

Coin Depicting the Hero Herakles, late 2nd BCE-1st century CE. Creator: Unknown
Coin Depicting the Hero Herakles, late 2nd BCE-1st century CE

Tetradrachm (Coin) Depicting Head of Herakles, 74-73 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Tetradrachm (Coin) Depicting Head of Herakles, 74-73 BCE

Tertradrachm (Coin) Portraying Alexander the Great as Herakles, 336-323 BCE

Drachm (Coin) Depicting the Hero Herakles, about 300-200 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Drachm (Coin) Depicting the Hero Herakles, about 300-200 BCE

Aureus (Coin) Portraying Emperor Maximianus Herculius, 303. Creator: Unknown
Aureus (Coin) Portraying Emperor Maximianus Herculius, 303. Reverse: Hercules with his club and lion skin. Minted in Augusta Treverorum (modern Trier)

Coin Depicting the Hero Hercules, 211-222. Creator: Unknown
Coin Depicting the Hero Hercules, 211-222. Reverse: an eagle. Thyatira, Lydia, (modern city of Akhisar, Turkey)

Coin Depicting the Hero Herakles, about 133 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Coin Depicting the Hero Herakles, about 133 BCE

Coin Depicting the Hero Herakles or the God Dionysos (?), 3rd century BCE and later

Coin Depicting the Hero Herakles, 200-133 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Coin Depicting the Hero Herakles, 200-133 BCE

Coin Depicting the Hero Herakles, 387-300 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Coin Depicting the Hero Herakles, 387-300 BCE

Coin Depicting the Hero Herakles, 4th century BCE and later. Creator: Unknown
Coin Depicting the Hero Herakles, 4th century BCE and later

Denarius (Coin) Depicting the Hero Hercules, 100 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Denarius (Coin) Depicting the Hero Hercules, 100 BCE

Statuette of Hercules, Mid-late 1st century. Creator: Unknown
Statuette of Hercules, Mid-late 1st century

Quadrans (Coin) Depicting the Hero Hercules, 225-217 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Quadrans (Coin) Depicting the Hero Hercules, 225-217 BCE

Coin Depicting the Hero Hercules, 2nd-1st century BCE. Creator: Unknown
Coin Depicting the Hero Hercules, 2nd-1st century BCE

Coin Depicting the Hero Hercules, 138-192. Creator: Unknown
Coin Depicting the Hero Hercules, 138-192

Coin Portraying Alexander the Great as the Hero Herakles, 306-297 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Coin Portraying Alexander the Great as the Hero Herakles, 306-297 BCE

Coin Depicting the Hero Herakles, 381-369 BCE, issued by Amyntas III. Creator: Unknown
Coin Depicting the Hero Herakles, 381-369 BCE, issued by Amyntas III

Coin Depicting the Hero Herakles, 2nd-1st century BCE. Creator: Unknown
Coin Depicting the Hero Herakles, 2nd-1st century BCE

Coin Depicting Herakles, 220-178 BCE, issued by Philip V. Creator: Unknown
Coin Depicting Herakles, 220-178 BCE, issued by Philip V

Tetradrachm (Coin) Depicting the Hero Herakles, 336-323 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Tetradrachm (Coin) Depicting the Hero Herakles, 336-323 BCE

Coin Depicting the Hero Herakles, about 300-200 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Coin Depicting the Hero Herakles, about 300-200 BCE

Coin Depicting the Hero Herakles, 336-323 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Coin Depicting the Hero Herakles, 336-323 BCE

Hercules and Lichas, c. 1600 / 25. Creator: Unknown
Hercules and Lichas, c. 1600/25

Hercules and the Lernaean Hydra, 1875 / 76. Creator: Gustave Moreau
Hercules and the Lernaean Hydra, 1875/76

Hercules and Antaeus, 1600 / 25. Creator: Unknown
Hercules and Antaeus, 1600/25

Standing Figure of Hercules, 1700 / 25. Creator: Unknown
Standing Figure of Hercules, 1700/25. [School of Andrea Brustolon]

Figurehead: Hercules, c. 1937. Creator: Virginia Richards
Figurehead: Hercules, c. 1937

Figurehead: "Hercules", 1935 / 1942. Creator: John W Kelleher
Figurehead: " Hercules", 1935/1942

Statue of Hercules, 1734. Creator: Marc Antonio Corsi
Statue of Hercules, 1734. Plate LXVIII (68) from " Museum Florentinum" (Statuae antiquae deorum et virorum illustrium), a work on ancient Greek and Roman sculptures

Hercules With His Club, 1535-55. Creator: Jean Mignon
Hercules With His Club, 1535-55

Six herms, four female and two male, with Hercules at far right, ca. 1565. Plate 1, from Caryatidum [...] sive Athlantidum multiformium ad quemlibet Architecture ordinem Accommodatarum centuria prima

Venus de Medici and Herkales; Art Institute, 1893. Creator: Henry Hamilton Bennett
Venus de Medici and Herkales [sic]; Art Institute, 1893. Albumen print, stereo, from the series " Chicago and Vicinity"

Aphrodite; Herkales and Venus de Medici; Art Institute, 1893
Aphrodite; Herkales [sic] and Venus de Medici; Art Institute, 1893. Albumen print, stereo, from the series " Chicago and Vicinity"

Hercules and Omphale, 1602-05 (oil on canvas)
6256895 Hercules and Omphale, 1602-05 (oil on canvas) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); Louvre, Paris, France; Photo eFine Art Images; Flemish, out of copyright

Hercules slaying the Hydra (engraving)
3625186 Hercules slaying the Hydra (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hercules slaying the Hydra. Illustration for Chatterbox (1879)

Herakles (b / w photo)
6020583 Herakles (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Herakles. Illustration for British Museum, Marbles and Bronzes)

Heracles and Athena (colour litho)
957869 Heracles and Athena (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Heracles and Athena, surrounded by other Greek gods and goddesses)

Hercules and Cycnus (colour litho)
957865 Hercules and Cycnus (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hercules and Cycnus. Illustration of Greek vase painting.); © Look and Learn

Hercules fighting Geryon and Perseus receiving gifts to defeat Medusa (colour litho)
957861 Hercules fighting Geryon and Perseus receiving gifts to defeat Medusa (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Hercules, illustration from History of Rome by Victor Duruy, published 1884 (digitally enhanced image)
LLM438605 Hercules, illustration from History of Rome by Victor Duruy, published 1884 (digitally enhanced image) by English School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; © Look and Learn

Hercules and Lycus (marble) (detail of 143022)
ALI285796 Hercules and Lycus (marble) (detail of 143022) by Canova, Antonio (1757-1822); Galleria Nazionale d Arte Moderna e Contemporanea, Rome, Lazio, Italy; Alinari

Hercules (marble)
ALI277554 Hercules (marble) by Roman; Pinacoteca Capitolina, Palazzo Conservatori, Rome, Italy; Alinari

Hercules and Cerberus (fresco)
ALI161760 Hercules and Cerberus (fresco) by Abate, Nicolo dell (c.1509-71); Palazzo Poggi, Bologna, Italy; (add.info.: three headed dog who guarded Hades; ); Alinari

Krater depicting the departure of Hercules, from Aptera in Crete, c. 610 BC (ceramic)
XIR216106 Krater depicting the departure of Hercules, from Aptera in Crete, c.610 BC (ceramic) by Greek, (7th century BC); National Archaeological Museum, Athens, Greece; Greek, out of copyright

Attic red figure calyx krater depicting Hercules wearing a laurel wreath with Athena
XIR155951 Attic red figure calyx krater depicting Hercules wearing a laurel wreath with Athena and other Greek heroes, c.450 BC (pottery) by Niobid Painter (c.475-450 BC); height: 54 cm; Louvre

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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.