Herakles Collection (#7)

Hercules and Achelous: at center Hercules grasps the horns of a bull while pressing his ri... 1608
Hercules and Achelous: at center Hercules grasps the horns of a bull while pressing his right foot onto its leg, at left Hercules wrestles a serpent

Hercules and the Serpent Ladon: Hercules draws his bow, the rearing serpent appears in profile, from the series The Labors of Hercules, 1608

Hercules and the Boar of Erymanthus: Hercules holds down the boars snout with his left hand and raises his club with his right hand, in the middle ground Hercules carries the boar on his shoulders

Hercules and the Oxen of Geryones: with a club raised by his right hand, Hercules confronts a group of galloping oxen, from the series The Labors of Hercules, 1608

Hercules playing a lyre, a lionskin draped over his shoulder, published ca. 1599-1622. After Battista Franco. Formerly attributed to Enea Vico

Hercules and Antaeus, ca. 1497. Creator: Unknown
Hercules and Antaeus, ca. 1497

Hercules at the Crossroad, ca. 1498. Creator: Albrecht Durer
Hercules at the Crossroad, ca. 1498

Declaration of War on Spain by Louis XIII: The King as Hercules, ca. 1635

Plate 11: Allegory on the Discord in France, from Caspar Barlaeus, " Medicea Hospes", 1638

James I appointing Charles as King of Scotland at center, Minerva spearing Ignorance at right, and Hercules beating Envy at left, 1720

Lichas Bringing the Garment of Nessus to Hercules, from The Labors of Hercules

Hercules Fighting Against the Trojans, from The Labors of Hercules, 1545

Hercules Capturing Cerberus, from The Labors of Hercules, 1545. Creator: Sebald Beham
Hercules Capturing Cerberus, from The Labors of Hercules, 1545

Hercules Killing Nessus, from The Labors of Hercules, 1542. Creator: Sebald Beham
Hercules Killing Nessus, from The Labors of Hercules, 1542

Plate 13: Allegory on the Discord in France, from Caspar Barlaeus, " Medicea Hospes", 1638

Hercules chasing Avarice from the Temple of the Muses, ca. 1520-27. Creator: Ugo da Carpi
Hercules chasing Avarice from the Temple of the Muses, ca. 1520-27

Hercules and Antaeus, ca. 1517-18. Creator: Ugo da Carpi
Hercules and Antaeus, ca. 1517-18

Hercules and the Nemean Lion, ca. 1517-18. Creator: Ugo da Carpi
Hercules and the Nemean Lion, ca. 1517-18

Hercules wearing a lion skin and fighting Achelous, a landscape in the background, ... ca. 1713-72
Hercules wearing a lion skin and fighting Achelous, a landscape in the background, after Reni, ca. 1713-72

Jason Arrives at Colchis (Enfin parvint jusqu en Colchis Jason... ), 1563
Jason Arrives at Colchis (Enfin parvint jusqu en Colchis Jason...), 1563

Title page, Der Grossen Artillerie Feuerwerck... 1676. Creator: Christoph Metzger
Title page, Der Grossen Artillerie Feuerwerck... 1676

De Fontein van Hercules, met die van de Groote Sprong, voor t Amphitheater, in: Tooneel Der Voornaamste Nederlands Huizen, En Lust Hoven, Naar T Leven Afgebeeld, .n.d

Game Piece with Hercules Throwing Diomedes to His Man-Eating Horses, German, ca. 1150

Hercules dressed as a woman, 1540-45. Creator: Antonio Fantuzzi
Hercules dressed as a woman, 1540-45

Hercules and Cacus, 1540-45. Creator: Antonio Fantuzzi
Hercules and Cacus, 1540-45

Hercules and Cerberus, 1586-1629. Creator: Aegidius Sadeler II
Hercules and Cerberus, 1586-1629

Pompa Introitus... Ferdinand, Austriaci. Antwerp, 1635. 1635. Creators: Theodoor van Thulden, Gaspar Gevaerts
Pompa Introitus...Ferdinand, Austriaci. Antwerp, 1635. [Arcus Monetalis, Pars Posterior, (The Arch of the Mint: The Rear Face)]

Hercules and the Nemean Lion. Creator: Adamo Scultori
Hercules and the Nemean Lion

Hercules from the "The Hermae", dated 1536. Creator: Agostino Veneziano
Hercules from the " The Hermae", dated 1536

Hercules and Antaeus, dated 1533. dated 1533. Creator: Agostino Veneziano
Hercules and Antaeus, dated 1533

Hercules Strangling the Nemean Lion, dated 1528. Creator: Agostino Veneziano
Hercules Strangling the Nemean Lion, dated 1528

The Young Hercules in His Cradle, dated 1533. Creator: Agostino Veneziano
The Young Hercules in His Cradle, dated 1533

Hercules and the Nemean Lion, 1540-50. 1540-50. Creator: Niccolo Vicentino
Hercules and the Nemean Lion, 1540-50

Allegorical Figures: Force, Hercules Strangling the Hydra, Plenty, and Fame, 1600-1650

Nessus and Dejanira
The centaur Nessus abducts Herakless wife Dejanira

FARNESE HERCULES
Depicted with his club and the skin of Nemean the Lion

HYLAS
A youth of whom Herakles is very fond; but during the Golden Fleece expedition, sent to fetch water, he is carried off by the nymphs of Mysia and never seen by Herakles again

Achelous Vanquished
River-god Achelous and Herakles fight for love of Dejanira : Achelous turns himself into a bull, but Herakles wins, pulling off a horn, the cornucopia

Herakles - Cerberus
The last Labour of Herakles is to descend to the Underworld and capture the three-headed dog Cerberus; he does this, but returns the dog to Hades who needs him as a watchdog

CERBERUS CHAINED
Cerberus, chained by Hercules, infects the Earth with his foam

Folklore - Hydra
Hydra suffering at the hands of Herakles

Classical Allegory with the arms of the Ochsenfelder, mid-16th century

The Infant Hercules, February 3, 1784. February 3, 1784. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
The Infant Hercules, February 3, 1784

The Emperor Commodus as Hercules, 1592. 1592. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
The Emperor Commodus as Hercules, 1592

Hercules and Antaeus, 1852. 1852. Creator: Eugene Delacroix
Hercules and Antaeus, 1852

Farnese Hercules, ca. 1592, dated 1617. ca. 1592, dated 1617. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
Farnese Hercules, ca. 1592, dated 1617

Scenes from the Story of the Argonauts, ca. 1465. Creator: Jacopo del Sellaio
Scenes from the Story of the Argonauts, ca. 1465

Hercules killing Cacus, 1588. Creator: Goltzius, Hendrick (1558-1617)
Hercules killing Cacus, 1588. Found in the Collection of Bibliotheque Nationale de France

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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.