Heracles Collection (page 5)

The choice of Hercules, 1596, Annibale Carracci (oil on canvas)
7064223 The choice of Hercules, 1596, Annibale Carracci (oil on canvas) by Carracci, Annibale (1560-1609); Museo di Capodimonte, Naples, Campania, Italy; (add.info.: The choice of Hercules, 1596)

The choice of Hercules or the choice between vice and virtue, 1565 circa (oil on canvas)
7146864 The choice of Hercules or the choice between vice and virtue, 1565 circa (oil on canvas) by Veronese, (Caliari, Paolo) (1528-88); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

Hercules and the Centaur, 1549-99
7129602 Hercules and the Centaur, 1549-99 by Giambologna (Giovanni da Bologna), (1529-1608); Loggia dei Lanzi, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: Hercules and the Centaur, 1549-99)

Statue of Hercules and Cacus, Piazza della Signoria, Florence, Italy
7128759 Statue of Hercules and Cacus, Piazza della Signoria, Florence, Italy by Bandinelli, Baccio (1488-1560); (add.info.: Statue of Hercules and Cacus, Piazza della Signoria, Florence)

Gothic period. Dome of the Zodiac (1485) by Fernando Gallego (1440-1507). XV Century. Wall paintings
UIG5416324 Gothic period. Dome of the Zodiac (1485) by Fernando Gallego (1440-1507). XV Century. Wall paintings. They decorate the library of the University of Salamanca, Castile, Spain

Witchcraft or the allegory of Hercules, 1540-42 (oil on canvas)
7146885 Witchcraft or the allegory of Hercules, 1540-42 (oil on canvas) by Dossi, Battista (c.1490-1548) & Dossi, Dosso (c.1486-1542); 143x144 cm; Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

Statue of Hercules and Cacus, Piazza della Signoria, Florence, Italy
7128756 Statue of Hercules and Cacus, Piazza della Signoria, Florence, Italy by Bandinelli, Baccio (1488-1560); (add.info.: Statue of Hercules and Cacus, Piazza della Signoria, Florence)

Hercules and Omphale, 1735-40 (oil on canvas)
7062944 Hercules and Omphale, 1735-40 (oil on canvas) by Benefial, Marco (1684-1764); Palazzo Corsini, Gallerie Nazionali Barberini Corsini, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Hercules and Omphale, 1735-40)

Gilded bronze statue of Hercules (bronze)
2562014 Gilded bronze statue of Hercules (bronze) by Roman, (4th century BC); Musei Capitolini, Rome, Italy; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Head of Heracles, inspired by a statue by the greek sculptor Lysippos, second century AD
930405 Head of Heracles, inspired by a statue by the greek sculptor Lysippos, second century AD, national museum of Rome (museo nazionale romano), Rome, Italy; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Head of Heracles, 2nd century (sculpture)
7129810 Head of Heracles, 2nd century (sculpture) by Lysippos (fl.370-310 BC) (after); Museo Nazionale Romano, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Head of Heracles, after an original by Lysippos)

Hercules and the Centaur, 1549-99
7129604 Hercules and the Centaur, 1549-99 by Giambologna (Giovanni da Bologna), (1529-1608); Loggia dei Lanzi, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: Hercules and the Centaur, 1549-99)

Ceiling mural Galleria Dorata (fresco)
7352736 Ceiling mural Galleria Dorata (fresco) by Ferrari, Lorenzo de (1680-1744); Palazzo Carrega-Cataldi (former Palazzo Tobia Pallavicini), Genoa, Liguria

Hercules and Lichas, 1795-1815, Antonio Canova (sculpture)
7063087 Hercules and Lichas, 1795-1815, Antonio Canova (sculpture) by Canova, Antonio (1757-1822); Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna e Contemporanea, Rome, Lazio

Bust of Heracles-Melkarth with the kernos on his head, 4th century BC (polychrome terracotta)
LRI4562670 Bust of Heracles-Melkarth with the kernos on his head, 4th century BC (polychrome terracotta) by Roman, (4th century BC); Antiquarium Arborense, Oristano, Sardinia

Drone photo, drone shot, close-up, monumental building Herkules, with central view of the statue
7277394 Drone photo, drone shot, close-up, monumental building Herkules, with central view of the statue by German School, (17th century); Kassel, Germany; (add.info.: Drone photo, drone shot)

Drone photo, drone shot, close-up, monumental building Herkules, with central view of the statue
7277393 Drone photo, drone shot, close-up, monumental building Herkules, with central view of the statue by German School, (17th century); Kassel, Germany; (add.info.: Drone photo, drone shot)

Drone photo, drone shot, close-up, monumental building Herkules
7277391 Drone photo, drone shot, close-up, monumental building Herkules by German School, (17th century); Kassel, Germany; (add.info.: Drone photo, drone shot, close-up, monumental building Herkules)

Drone photo, drone shot, monumental building Herkules
7277390 Drone photo, drone shot, monumental building Herkules by German School, (17th century); Kassel, Germany; (add.info.: Drone photo, drone shot, monumental building Herkules)

Allegory of the Twelve Labors of Hercules Statues in a Circular Garde... mid 16th-mid 17th century
Allegory of the Twelve Labors of Hercules Statues in a Circular Garden, mid 16th-mid 17th century

Farnese Hercules, 1552-88. Creator: Mario Cartaro
Farnese Hercules, 1552-88

Hercules, grasping Antaeus at the waist with both arms and lifting him off his fe... ca. 1500-1550
Hercules, grasping Antaeus at the waist with both arms and lifting him off his feet, in background at right the ruins of a temple

Hercules holding Antaeus by the waist and lifting him off his feet, ca. 1520-22 Creator: Marcantonio Raimondi
Hercules holding Antaeus by the waist and lifting him off his feet, ca. 1520-22

The Twelve Works of Hercules, 15th century (bronze)
BEN5479907 The Twelve Works of Hercules, 15th century (bronze) by Pollaiolo, Antonio (c.1431-98); (add.info.: The Twelve Works of Hercules)

"Hercules and the centaur Nessus (Nessos)"1594-1600
BAT5472248 " Hercules and the centaur Nessus (Nessos)" 1594-1600 by Giambologna (Giovanni da Bologna), (1529-1608); Piazza della Signoria, Florence

"Hercules and the centaur"1594-1600
BAT5472239 " Hercules and the centaur" 1594-1600 by Giambologna (Giovanni da Bologna), (1529-1608); Piazza della Signoria, Florence, Italy; Photo © Nicolo Orsi Battaglini

Hercule chassant le faune du lit d Omphale - Hercules Expelling the Faun from Omphales Bed - Tintoretto
FIA5399464 Hercule chassant le faune du lit d Omphale - Hercules Expelling the Faun from Omphales Bed - Tintoretto, Jacopo (1518-1594) - 1585 - Oil on canvas - 112x106 - Szepmuveszeti Muzeum

The Cattle of Geryon (chromolitho)
2782727 The Cattle of Geryon (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cattle of Geryon. Liebig card, published in late 19th or early 20th century)

Hercules slaying Antaeus, from the Yellow Room, 16th century, detail of 2384746 (fresco)
2384750 Hercules slaying Antaeus, from the Yellow Room, 16th century, detail of 2384746 (fresco) by Italian School, (16th century); Rocca Meli Lupi, Soragna, Parma, Italy; (add.info.: Parma, Soragna)

Hercules Reposing, pub. 1799 (hand coloured engaving)
2966826 Hercules Reposing, pub. 1799 (hand coloured engaving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

Hercules killing the Cretan bull, Yellow Room, 16th century (fresco)
2384747 Hercules killing the Cretan bull, Yellow Room, 16th century (fresco) by Italian School, (16th century); Rocca Meli Lupi, Soragna, Parma, Italy; (add.info.: Parma, Soragna, Rocca Meli Lupi)

The Triumph of Time, c. 1530-40 (grisaille on glass)
6620694 The Triumph of Time, c.1530-40 (grisaille on glass) by Anonymous; diam: 29, 5 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Hercules Killing the Centaur (marble) (see also 353892 & 94)
BAT353893 Hercules Killing the Centaur (marble) (see also 353892 & 94) by Giambologna (Giovanni da Bologna), (1529-1608); Loggia dei Lanzi, Florence

Hercules and the Lernaean Hydra, from the floor of The House of Hercules (mosaic)
GDG287805 Hercules and the Lernaean Hydra, from the floor of The House of Hercules (mosaic) by Roman, (3rd century AD); Volubilis

Hercules fighting the Nemean Lion (colour litho)
957859 Hercules fighting the Nemean Lion (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hercules fighting the Nemean Lion)

Hercules Killing the Hydra (fresco)
MES100903 Hercules Killing the Hydra (fresco) by Rottmayr, Johann Michael (1654-1730); Melk Abbey, Austria; © Mark Edward Smith

Andre Jean-Jacques Deshayes and James Harvey d Egville in the Ballet-Pantomime Hercules and Deianeira, pub
CWA123985 Andre Jean-Jacques Deshayes and James Harvey d Egville in the Ballet-Pantomime Hercules and Deianeira, pub. 1804 (colour litho) by Cardon

Hercules Killing the Centaur (marble) (see also 353893-4)
BAT353892 Hercules Killing the Centaur (marble) (see also 353893-4) by Giambologna (Giovanni da Bologna), (1529-1608); Loggia dei Lanzi, Florence

Hercules dressed as a Woman, 1540-56. Creator: Leon Davent
Hercules dressed as a Woman, 1540-56

Hercules surprising Fanus who mistook him for Omphale, 1540-56 Creator: Leon Davent
Hercules surprising Fanus who mistook him for Omphale, 1540-56

Hercules Fighting Aboard The Argonauts Ship, ca. 1542-45. Creator: Leon Davent
Hercules Fighting Aboard The Argonauts Ship, ca. 1542-45

Hercules and Cerberus, published ca. 1599-1622. published ca. 1599-1622. Creator: Anon
Hercules and Cerberus, published ca. 1599-1622

Battle of Hercules and the Giants, 15th century. 15th century. Creator: Anon
Battle of Hercules and the Giants, 15th century

Statuette of Herakles, 3rd-2nd century BCE. Creator: Unknown
Statuette of Herakles, 3rd-2nd century BCE

Statuette of Herakles, 3rd century BCE. Creator: Unknown
Statuette of Herakles, 3rd century BCE

Statuette of Herakles, 4th-3rd century BCE. Creator: Unknown
Statuette of Herakles, 4th-3rd century BCE

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Heracles, the legendary hero of Greek mythology, continues to captivate us with his incredible feats and enduring legacy. In this captivating journey through time, we delve into the world and unravel the tales that have immortalized him. As we gaze upon an Imperial Airways Poster, our imagination takes flight alongside four types of planes soaring through the skies. But amidst this modern marvel, our thoughts drift back to ancient times when Heracles stood tall against formidable adversaries. One such adversary was Atlas, whose burden was lifted by Hercules as he completed one of his twelve labors. We can almost feel the weight on our own shoulders as we witness their encounter in a c6th century BC artwork depicting Cerberus being brought to Eurystheus under the watchful eyes of Hermes and Athena. Luxury beckons us from another Imperial Airways Poster adorned with promises of opulent travel experiences. Yet even amidst lavish surroundings, our minds wander towards a statue showcasing Hercules standing triumphantly beside Cerberus – a testament to his indomitable spirit. The Nemean lion roars ferociously on an Attic black-figure amphora from Vulci, reminding us of Heracles' unparalleled strength and courage. Another relief from a mausoleum depicts him chaining Cerberus in submission during the 2nd century AD - an awe-inspiring sight that leaves us breathless. Intriguingly enough, The Farnese Hercules sculpture captures both his physical prowess and divine lineage while standing proudly in its 18th-century glory. A statue nestled within Alexadrovsky garden in Saint Petersburg further solidifies his place among legends. But it is not just battles that define this mythological figure; there is also compassion within him. Prometheus finds solace as Hercules releases him from chains in a chromolitho artwork – highlighting not only strength but also empathy for those unjustly bound. Greek mythology intertwines love stories, and Heracles' encounter with the nymphs is no exception.