Herakles Collection (#9)

Lazio Roma Rome Velletri Museo Civico di Velletri
Lazio Roma Velletri Museo Civico di Velletri, this is my Italy, the italian country of visual history, Medieval Marble tondo of the depositon, early christian sarcophagus

Jason Hercules Heracles Herakles King Laomedon court
Jason and Hercules (Heracles/Herakles) at King Laomedons court in Troy

Hercules Heracles Herakles battle
Hercules (Heracles/Herakles) in battle

Hercules Heracles Herakles carries heavens shoulders
Hercules (Heracles/Herakles) carries heavens on his shoulders

Farnese Hercules front view Signorvm vetervm
Farnese Hercules, front view, Signorvm vetervm icones, Bisschop, Jan de, 1628-1671, Doudijns, Willem, Etching, between 1731 and 1741?, Statue of Herakles in Naples, Museo Nazionale

Farnese Hercules 3 / 4 front view Signorvm vetervm
Farnese Hercules, 3/4 front view, Signorvm vetervm icones, Bisschop, Jan de, 1628-1671, Doncker, Pieter Paul, Etching, between 1731 and 1741?, Statue of Herakles in Naples, Museo Nazionale, inv. no

Farnese Hercules 3 / 4 rear view Signorvm vetervm
Farnese Hercules, 3/4 rear view, Signorvm vetervm icones, Bisschop, Jan de, 1628-1671, Matham, J. Etching, between 1731 and 1741?, Statue of Herakles in Naples, Museo Nazionale, inv. no. 6001

Herakles Archer 1908-1909 Emile Antoine Bourdelle
Herakles the Archer, 1908-1909. Emile Antoine Bourdelle (French, 1861-1929). Bronze; overall: 61.6 x 59.1 cm (24 1/4 x 23 1/4 in.)

Head Herakles 3rd-2nd Centuries BC Greece Hellenistic period
Head of Herakles, 3rd-2nd Centuries BC. Greece, Hellenistic period. Bronze filled with lead; overall: 9.5 cm (3 3/4 in.)

Gathering of various Olympian gods and mythological figures among clouds, Apollo at center with his lyre, Vulcan, Mercury, Hercules, and Hermes to right, various figures below

Marc de Wilson, 17th century. Creator: Nicolas Regnesson
Marc de Wilson, 17th century

Young Hercules, ca. 1514-36. Creator: Agostino Veneziano
Young Hercules, ca. 1514-36

The Great Hercules, 1589. 1589. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
The Great Hercules, 1589

The Origin of the Milky Way, 1575, (1909). Artist: Jacopo Tintoretto
The Origin of the Milky Way, 1575, (1909). Painting held at The National Gallery, London. From The National Gallery, Vol. One [T. C. & E. C. Jack, London and Edinburgh, 1909]

Hercules and the Centaur Setos, Detail of Greek Pot, Corinthian, c7th century BC. Artist: Nessos Painter
Hercules and the Centaur Setos, Detail of Greek Pot, Corinthian, c7th century BC.The Nessos Painter was a pioneer of Attic black-figure vase painting

Hercules fights the Lernaean Hydra, Relic from Lerna, 3rd Century BC

Herakles from the Greek temple of Aphaia at Aegina, 6th century BC
Herakles on the east pediment of the temple of Aphaia at Aegina, 6th century BC

Greek metope of Herakles and the Kerkopes, 6th century BC
Metope of Herakles and the Kerkopes, from temple C at Selinunte on Sicily. Herakles is carrying them around on his shoulders because they have stolen his weapons

Greek vase painting of Heracles and Cerberus

Greek Vase-Painting Hercules fights the Lion, c6th century BC
Greek Vase-painting, Hercules fights the Lion, c6th century BC. National Archaeological Museum, Athens

Vases and Friezes which belonged to Robert Adam
Roman Marble funerary (cinerary) vases and friezes which belonged to Robert Adam - in Sir John Soanes Museum, London, WC2. Date: circa 1920s

Pergamon Altar. Telephos Frieze. Detail
Pergamon Altar. 164-156 BC. Telephos Frieze. Detail. Cults at the Sanctuary of Dionysus. Pergamon Museum. Berlin. Germany

Greek art. Greece. Terracotta neck amphora. 7th century BC. Proto-Attic Period. It represents Herakles grabbing the hair of the centaur Nessus. Behind Herakles, a four-horse chariot and a driver

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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.