The Infant Hercules with a Serpent, Pieter van der Werff, 1700 - 1722
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The Infant Hercules with a Serpent, Pieter van der Werff, 1700 - 1722
Liszt Collection of nineteenth-century engravings and images to browse and enjoy
Media ID 12763633
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1700 1722 Pieter Van Der Werff Serpent Artistic Work Gallery Art Museum Art
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this print from the Liszt Collection, we are transported back in time to witness a moment of extraordinary strength and bravery. The artwork titled "The Infant Hercules with a Serpent" was created by Pieter van der Werff between 1700 and 1722. At first glance, our eyes are drawn to the central figure of an infant Hercules, depicted here as a cherubic child. With his chubby cheeks and innocent expression, it is hard to imagine the immense power that lies within him. In his tiny hands, he tightly grips a menacing serpent, its scales glinting under the light. This scene captures a pivotal episode from Greek mythology when Hercules demonstrated his incredible might even as an infant. As we gaze at this masterpiece, we can almost feel the tension in the air as Hercules confronts this formidable foe with unwavering determination. Pieter van der Werff's artistic prowess shines through every brushstroke in this fine art piece. The attention to detail is remarkable; each fold of fabric on Hercules' robe seems lifelike while every scale on the serpent appears intricately textured. As we admire this museum-quality artwork captured beautifully in print form by Arkheia Gallery Art, we cannot help but be reminded of humanity's ability to overcome challenges no matter how daunting they may seem. This timeless masterpiece serves as an inspiring testament to courage and resilience for generations to come.
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