Framed Print : Herakles and the Mares
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Herakles and the Mares
The eighth labour : He tames the vicious human-flesh-eating mares of Diomedes, king of the Bitones, giving them Diomedes to eat then taking them to Eurystheus
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Diomedes Eating Eighth Flesh Giving Herakles Hercules Human Labour Mares Taking Vicious Eurystheus Myth
13.5"x11.5" (34x29cm) Premium Frame
Introducing the captivating "Herakles and the Mares" Framed Print from the Media Storehouse collection, brought to you by Mary Evans Picture Library. This stunning work of art depicts the eighth labor of Hercules, where the legendary hero tames the man-eating mares of Diomedes, King of the Bitones. In this iconic image, Hercules is shown subduing the wild beasts, with Diomedes presented as a sacrifice to appease the mares. This exquisite print is a testament to the richness of Greek mythology and the timeless beauty of its stories. Add this masterpiece to your home or office decor and let the legend of Hercules come alive.
Framed and mounted 9x7 print. Professionally handmade full timber moulded frames are finished off with framers tape and come with a hanging solution on the back. Outer dimensions are 13.5x11.5 inches (34x29cm). Quality timber frame frame moulding (20mm wide and 30mm deep) with frame colours in your choice of black, white, or raw oak and a choice of black or white card mounts. Frames have a perspex front providing a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish which is easily cleaned with a damp cloth.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 21.4cm x 21.4cm (8.4" x 8.4")
Estimated Product Size is 29.2cm x 34cm (11.5" x 13.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Herakles, the legendary Greek hero and demigod, is depicted in this image as he triumphantly tames the vicious mares of Diomedes, completing the eighth labor assigned to him by his cousin and master, King Eurystheus. The Mares of Diomedes were not ordinary horses; they were man-eating mares, bred by the king of the Bitones, Diomedes, for his personal use. According to the myth, these mares would devour any human who dared to approach them. Herakles, known for his incredible strength and courage, was determined to bring these beasts under his control as part of his twelve labors, a penance given to him by Eurystheus to atone for killing his wife and children in a fit of madness. In this photograph, Herakles is shown with a confident and determined expression, holding a rope in his hand, ready to subdue the mares. Diomedes, the hapless king, is seen lying on the ground, having been fed to the mares as a sacrifice to appease them. Herakles, having completed the labor, will now take the tamed mares back to Eurystheus as proof of his accomplishment. This photograph, from the extensive collection of classical and historical images at Mary Evans Picture Library, transports us back to ancient Greece, allowing us to witness the heroism and mythology of a bygone era. The image is a testament to the enduring power of myth and the indomitable spirit of Herakles, a figure whose tales continue to inspire and captivate audiences even today.
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