Cacus Collection

Hercules and Cacus, 1588. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
Hercules and Cacus, 1588

Hercules and Cacus, 1588. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
Hercules and Cacus, 1588

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

Hercules and Caco, marble, Bandinelli, Baccio or Bartolomeo (Florence 1488-1560), Piazza della Signoria, Florence Florence Piazza della Signoria Statue Mannerism

Hercules and Cacus and a copy of Michaelangelo's David in front of the Palazzo Vecchio, Florence Florence Piazza della Signoria Statue Mannerism, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Flowers and plants in Piazza della Signoria in Florence. On the background "Ercole e Caco" by Baccio Bandinelli Florence Piazza della Signoria Statue Mannerism

Hercules and Cacus, statue by Baccio Bandinelli, conserved in the Piazza della Signoria in Florence Florence Piazza della Signoria Statue Mannerism, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Entrance of Palazzo Vecchio in Piazza della Signoria in Florence with the sculptures of David (copy after Michelangelo) and the Hercules

View of the entrance to Palazzo Vecchio in Florence: in particular one notes David, Hercules and Cacus, Perseus and one of the two lions that decorate the entrance to the Loggia dei Lanzi Florence

View of Palazzo Vecchio, the David and the statue of Hercules and Kaki by Baccio Bandinelli. Florence Piazza della Signoria Statue Mannerism, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

View of the Loggia della Signoria or Loggia dei Lanzi, Florence Florence Piazza della Signoria Loggia Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1934

Hercules and Cacus, sculpture by Baccio Bandinelli, located in Piazza della Signoria, Florence Florence Piazza della Signoria Statue Mannerism, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Hercules and Cacus, by Baccio Bandinelli, located in the Piazza della Signoria, Florence Florence Statue Mannerism, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Hercules and Cacus, 1525-1534 (marble)
528936 Hercules and Cacus, 1525-1534 (marble) by Bandinelli, Baccio (1488-1560); (add.info.: White marble statue at entrance to Palazzo Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria, Florence, Italy)

Hercules Killing Cacus, (woodcut)
659519 Hercules Killing Cacus, (woodcut) by Goltzius, Hendrik (1558-1617); 41x33 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Hercules Killing Cacus. Hendrik Goltzius (1558-1617). Woodcut

Cacus, Inferno, Canto 25 (engraving)
5213966 Cacus, Inferno, Canto 25 (engraving) by Flaxman, John (1755-1826) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cacus, Inferno, Canto 25)

Hercules and Cacus, 1588 (chiaroscuro woodcut on laid paper)
996325 Hercules and Cacus, 1588 (chiaroscuro woodcut on laid paper) by Goltzius, Hendrik (1558-1617); 41.2x33.2 cm; Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto, Canada; © Art Gallery of Ontario; Purchase

Hercules and Cacus (colour litho)
3634482 Hercules and Cacus (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hercules and Cacus)

Hercules and Cacus (engraving)
3635307 Hercules and Cacus (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hercules and Cacus)

Hercules Killing Cacus, 1550. Creator: Heinrich Aldegrever
Hercules Killing Cacus, 1550

Hercules Conquering the Molionide Twins. n. d. Creator: Albrecht Durer
Hercules Conquering the Molionide Twins.n.d

Hercules and Cacus. n. d. Creator: Albrecht Durer
Hercules and Cacus.n.d

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

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ITALY, Tuscany, Florence, The 1533 statue of Hercules and Cacus by Bandinelli seen through the legs of a stone lion outside the Loggia del Lancia or di Orcagna beside the Palazzo Vecchio in

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ITALY, Tuscany, Florence, The 1533 statue of Hercules and Cacus by Bandinelli seen through the legs of a stone lion outside the Palazzo Vecchio in the Piazza della Signoria

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ITALY, Tuscany, Florence, The 1533 statue of Hercules and Cacus by Bandinelli seen through the legs of a stone lion outside the Loggia del Lancia or di Orcagna beside the Palazzo Vecchio in

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

Hercules Cacus landscape water hole busy stealing
Hercules and Cacus, In a landscape near a water hole, Cacus is busy stealing a number of Hercules cattle. Cacus pulls one of the three cows depicted on its tail

Hercules Heroes heroines Bible classical antiquity
Hercules Heroes and heroines from the Bible and classical antiquity (series title), Landscape with Hercules. In his hand he holds the heads of King Diomedes and the cattle thief Cacus

Hercules Cacus Hendrick Goltzius Amsterdam 1588
Hercules and Cacus, Hendrick Goltzius, Amsterdam, 1588, paper, h 413 mm × w 333 mm

Hercules and Cacus, 1525-1534. White marble statue at entrance to Palazzo Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria, Florence, Italy. Baccio Bandinelli (1493-1560) Florentine artist

Hercules Cacus 1540-45 Etching Sheet trimmed
Artokoloro

Crawling Male Figure Study Cacus 1593 Charcoal
Artokoloro

Hercules Cacus Annibale Carracci Destruction
Artokoloro

Hercules strikes Cacus, and view of Rome
Page of text with marginal drawings. At the top in the left margin is a picture of Rome. In front of the city stand two men, one of whom is wearing armour. There are birds flying over their heads

Hercules strikes Cacus
Page of text with marginal drawing, showing Hercules with a large club about to strike at Cacus (the bearded man on the right) who is pulling a bull backwards by the tail. 1543

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"Cacus: The Mythical Battle of Strength and Cunning" The tale of Hercules and Cacus has been immortalized through various artistic mediums, showcasing the epic clash between a hero and a formidable foe. From marble sculptures to woodcuts, engravings to lithographs, artists have captured the essence of this legendary encounter. One such masterpiece is "Hercules and Cacus" in marble, created between 1525-1534. This sculpture portrays the raw power of Hercules as he confronts the monstrous Cacus. The intricate details etched into the stone bring forth a sense of awe-inspiring strength. In another rendition titled "Hercules Conquering Cacus, " depicted in a woodcut from around 1496, we witness Hercules overpowering his adversary with sheer determination. The lines carved into the wood create an intense atmosphere that mirrors their fierce struggle. Moving forward to 1588, we encounter yet another captivating portrayal in chiaroscuro woodcut on laid paper titled "Hercules and Cacus. " Here, light and shadow dance upon their figures, accentuating every muscle flexed during this climactic battle. Not limited to visual arts alone, literature also pays homage to this mythological duel. Dante's Inferno features an engraving called "Cacus" in Canto 25. It captures the moment when Hercules delivers justice upon his nemesis with unyielding force. As time progressed, artists like Heinrich Aldegrever embraced new techniques for depicting this iconic confrontation. His woodcut entitled "Hercules Killing Cacus" from 1550 showcases intricate linework that emphasizes both protagonists' physical prowess. Albrecht Durer further contributed to immortalizing this legend through works such as "Hercules Conquering the Molionide Twins" and "Hercules and Cacus. " These pieces demonstrate Durer's mastery in capturing dynamic movement while highlighting Hercules' dominance.