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Cerbere, chained by Hercules, infects the earth with his drool - Cerberus, chained by Hercules, infects the Earth with his foam. Copperplate engraving by W
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Cerbere, chained by Hercules, infects the earth with his drool - Cerberus, chained by Hercules, infects the Earth with his foam. Copperplate engraving by W
FLO4607791 Cerbere, chained by Hercules, infects the earth with his drool - Cerberus, chained by Hercules, infects the Earth with his foam. Copperplate engraving by W. Walker after an illustration by Charles Eisen from The Copper Plate Magazine or Monthly Treasure, G. Kearsley, London, 1778.; (add.info.: Cerbere, chained by Hercules, infects the earth with his drool - Cerberus, chained by Hercules, infects the Earth with his foam. Copperplate engraving by W. Walker after an illustration by Charles Eisen from The Copper Plate Magazine or Monthly Treasure, G. Kearsley, London, 1778.); © Florilegius
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In this 18th-century copperplate engraving, we see the mythical creature Cerberus, chained by the mighty Hercules, infecting the Earth with his foaming drool. The monstrous three-headed dog guards the entrance to the underworld in Greek mythology, and here we witness his defeat at the hands of Hercules.
The intricate details of this engraving bring to life the fantastical world of ancient Greece, where gods and monsters roamed freely. Cerberus is depicted as a fearsome beast with snarling heads and powerful chains binding him to the Earth.
As Cerberus drools onto the ground, his toxic saliva spreads like a plague across the land. This scene captures both victory and defeat - Hercules has conquered this formidable foe, but at what cost to Mother Earth?
The artist's skillful rendering of this mythological moment evokes a sense of awe and wonder at these larger-than-life figures from antiquity. The dramatic composition draws us into a world where heroes battle monsters and legends come to life.
This print serves as a reminder of our enduring fascination with myths and legends, as well as our connection to ancient storytelling traditions that continue to captivate audiences today.
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