Hercules Heroes heroines Bible classical antiquity

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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, the head of giant Geryon on his club. He stands with his foot on the multi-headed hydra of Lerna, the water monster he defeats. In the margin a two-line caption from Ovids book in Latin and in Dutch. Violent death by beheading, the Hydra of Lerna is killed by Hercules, the monster Geryon - death, Diomedes - death, Cacus, the fire-breathing monster is killed in his cave by Hercules (variant), Hieronymus Wierix (attributed to), Antwerp, 1578, paper, engraving, h 134 mm × w 100 mm

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1578 Antwerp Beheading Bible Cave Classical Antiquity Club Death Defeats Diomedes Foot Hand Heads Hercules Heroines Hieronymus Wierix Holds Hydra Killed Latin Lerna Margin Series Title Stands Two Line Caption Variant Violent Death Attributed Cacus

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This print from the Liszt Collection showcases a mesmerizing depiction of Hercules, the legendary hero of classical antiquity. In this landscape scene, Hercules stands tall with his mighty club in hand, holding the severed heads of King Diomedes and the notorious cattle thief Cacus. The head of the formidable giant Geryon rests atop his club, symbolizing yet another triumph over evil. With one foot firmly planted on the multi-headed hydra of Lerna, Hercules demonstrates his unparalleled strength as he vanquishes this fearsome water monster. The intricate details captured in this engraving by Hieronymus Wierix transport viewers to a world where heroes conquer mythical creatures and face death-defying challenges. The margin surrounding this remarkable artwork features a two-line caption written in both Latin and Dutch, extracted from Ovid's book. It speaks volumes about violent deaths caused by beheading and highlights Hercules' victories against various adversaries such as Hydra, Geryon, Diomedes, and Cacus. Dating back to 1578 in Antwerp, Belgium, this paper engraving measures 134 mm in height and 100 mm in width. Its inclusion within the "Hercules Heroes Heroines Bible Classical Antiquity" series title further emphasizes its significance within classical mythology.

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