Hecules Collection

Hercules, one of the two palatine colossi, 2nd century AD (basanite stone)
8620014 Hercules, one of the two palatine colossi, 2nd century AD (basanite stone) by Greek school, (2nd century); Galleria Nazionale (Complesso Monumentale della Pilotta), Parma, Emilia-Romagna

Head of Hercules, Bocompagni Ludovisi collection, National Roman Museum, Palazzo Altemps, Rome, Italy
6384488 Head of Hercules, Bocompagni Ludovisi collection, National Roman Museum, Palazzo Altemps, Rome, Italy; Museo Nazionale Romano, Palazzo Altemps, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Head of Hercules)

Statue of Heracles, Ludovisi collection, National Roman Museum, Palazzo Altemps, Rome, Italy
6384471 Statue of Heracles, Ludovisi collection, National Roman Museum, Palazzo Altemps, Rome, Italy; Museo Nazionale Romano, Palazzo Altemps, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Statue of Heracles)

Statue of Hercules and Cacus, Piazza della Signoria, Florence, Tuscany, Italy, Europe, 2015 (photo)
8858725 Statue of Hercules and Cacus, Piazza della Signoria, Florence, Tuscany, Italy, Europe, 2015 (photo) by Bandinelli, Baccio (1488-1560); Piazza della Signoria, Florence

Celestial Globe Gores, 1636-95 (paper, copper plate, engraving)
7340779 Celestial Globe Gores, 1636-95 (paper, copper plate, engraving) by Rossi, Domenico de (1659-1730); 44x19 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Celestial globe with table, supported by Hercules, c.1651 (ivory statuette and gilded copper)
MMM5475237 Celestial globe with table, supported by Hercules, c.1651 (ivory statuette and gilded copper); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Celestial globe with table)

Ancient Greek Female Costume (litho)
8637147 Ancient Greek Female Costume (litho) by Smith, John Moyr (1839-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dress of the third period of Greek art history)

Heracles and the pygmies (engraving)
8634964 Heracles and the pygmies (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Heracles and the pygmies. Illustration from Hellas)

The Dissolution (engraving)
8677250 The Dissolution (engraving) by English School, (18th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dissolution)

Portrait medallions of the Medusa, Cicero, Hecules and Omphale, Cleopatra and Mark Antony. Chromolithograph by W
FLO4689099 Portrait medallions of the Medusa, Cicero, Hecules and Omphale, Cleopatra and Mark Antony. Chromolithograph by W

The bull is killed by Hercules, 17th century (engraving)
3480576 The bull is killed by Hercules, 17th century (engraving); (add.info.: The bull is killed by Hercules. Engraving from Tableaux du temple des muses (1655) by Michel de Marolles (1600 - 1681)

Herm of Hercules, Ludovisi collection, pentelic marble, National Roman Museum, Palazzo Altemps, Rome, Italy
6384449 Herm of Hercules, Ludovisi collection, pentelic marble, National Roman Museum, Palazzo Altemps, Rome, Italy; Museo Nazionale Romano, Palazzo Altemps, Rome

Hercules and Cacus (Cacos). Sculpture by Vincenzo de Rossi (1525-1587). Florence, Palazzo Vecchio
BEN5476175 Hercules and Cacus (Cacos). Sculpture by Vincenzo de Rossi (1525-1587). Florence, Palazzo Vecchio. by Rossi, Vincenzo di Raffaello de (1525-87); Photo © Raffaello Bencini

Tapestry. Tournai. The history of Hercules (Histoire d´Hercule)
7209823 Tapestry. Tournai. The history of Hercules (Histoire d´Hercule).; Musee de la Tapisserie, Tournai, Belgium; (add.info.: Musee de la tapisserie (TAMAT), Tournai, Hainaut

The Roman god Hercules, marble statue from ancient Rome, Italy
7278250 The Roman god Hercules, marble statue from ancient Rome, Italy; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Roman god Hercules, marble statue from ancient Rome, Italy)

Hercules as the lifter (supporter) of the World
3480495 Hercules as the lifter (supporter) of the World; (add.info.: Hercules as the lifter (supporter) of the World. Illustration from supplement to L'antiquite expliquee et representee en

Ancient Greek Female Costume (litho)
8637145 Ancient Greek Female Costume (litho) by Smith, John Moyr (1839-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: The upper group represents Apollo, Artemis, Heracles, and Athene)

The child Hercules (engraving)
8672604 The child Hercules (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The child Hercules wrestling with snakes)

Development of muscles through exercise (coloured engraving)
8655710 Development of muscles through exercise (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Development of muscles through exercise)

Empire Air Routes: The "Heracles" leaving Croydon (colour litho)
8659264 Empire Air Routes: The "Heracles" leaving Croydon (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The "Heracles" leaving Croydon)

Head of Heracles, after an original by Lysippos, 2nd century AD (marble)
6384349 Head of Heracles, after an original by Lysippos, 2nd century AD (marble); Palazzo Massimo alle Terme & Museum, Rome, Lazio, Italy; (add.info.: Head of Heracles, after an original by Lysippos)

Heracles and Atlas, c.1900 (illustration)
8698329 Heracles and Atlas, c.1900 (illustration) by Crane, Walter (1845-1915); (add.info.: Religion. Mythology. The labours of Heracles: the golden apples of the Hesperides)

The Roman god Hercules, marble statue from ancient Rome, Italy
7278245 The Roman god Hercules, marble statue from ancient Rome, Italy; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Roman god Hercules, marble statue from ancient Rome, Italy)

The Roman god Hercules, marble statue from ancient Rome, Italy
7278244 The Roman god Hercules, marble statue from ancient Rome, Italy; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Roman god Hercules, marble statue from ancient Rome, Italy)

Tapestry. Tournai. The history of Hercules, Laomedon refusing the argonautes acces to Troya (Histoire d'Hercule)
7209830 Tapestry. Tournai. The history of Hercules, Laomedon refusing the argonautes acces to Troya (Histoire d'Hercule)

Heracles capturing the Cretan Bull (engraving)
8634966 Heracles capturing the Cretan Bull (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Heracles capturing the Cretan Bull. Illustration from Hellas)

H for Hercules (chromolitho)
8677363 H for Hercules (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: H for Hercules. Hercules lifting weights to show his strength)

Art grec: Hercule. Sculpture en marbre, 5eme siecle avant JC, copie romaine trouvee a Alcala la Real (Espagne)
AIS5386346 Art grec: Hercule. Sculpture en marbre, 5eme siecle avant JC, copie romaine trouvee a Alcala la Real (Espagne). Musee national d'archeologie, Madrid (Espagne)

The apotheosis of Horatio Nelson (1758-1805), c.1805-18 (oil on canvas)
MMM5464056 The apotheosis of Horatio Nelson (1758-1805), c.1805-18 (oil on canvas) by Legrand, Pierre Nicolas (1758-1829); National Maritime Museum, London

Hercules and Cacus. Marble sculpture by Baccio or Bartolomeo Bandinelli (1488-1580), 1534 Piazza Signoria, Florence
BEN5464552 Hercules and Cacus. Marble sculpture by Baccio or Bartolomeo Bandinelli (1488-1580), 1534 Piazza Signoria, Florence by Bandinelli, Baccio (1488-1560); Photo © Raffaello Bencini

Tapestry. Tournai. The history of Hercules (Histoire d´Hercule)
7209824 Tapestry. Tournai. The history of Hercules (Histoire d´Hercule).; Musee de la Tapisserie, Tournai, Belgium; (add.info.: Musee de la tapisserie (TAMAT), Tournai, Hainaut

The apotheosis of Hercules (fresco)
BEN5461408 The apotheosis of Hercules (fresco) by Ricci, Sebastiano (1658-1734); Palazzo Marucelli-Fenzi, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: The apotheosis of Hercules)

The Twelve Works of Hercules: Heracles (Hercules) raises the giant Antee Bronze sculpture by Antonio Benci called The
BEN5479911 The Twelve Works of Hercules: Heracles (Hercules) raises the giant Antee Bronze sculpture by Antonio Benci called The Pollaiolo (Pollaiuolo) (1431-1498) 15th century Museo del Bargello

Hercules and Corona Borealis, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue )
7340880 Hercules and Corona Borealis, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue ) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); 20.3x14 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Sidney Hall Plate 11)

Death of Hercules, 17th century (engraving)
3480575 Death of Hercules, 17th century (engraving); (add.info.: Death of Hercules. Engraving from Tableaux du temple des muses (1655) by Michel de Marolles (1600 - 1681)

Heracles capturing the Erymanthian Boar (engraving)
8634965 Heracles capturing the Erymanthian Boar (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Heracles capturing the Erymanthian Boar)

Empire Air Routes: The "Heracles" at Croydon Airport (colour litho)
8659262 Empire Air Routes: The "Heracles" at Croydon Airport (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The "Heracles" at Croydon Airport)

mythological scene: Hercules fighting against the Achelous River for the hand of Dejanire, Herculanum (fresco)
PCT4293516 mythological scene: Hercules fighting against the Achelous River for the hand of Dejanire, Herculanum (fresco) by Roman, (1st century AD); (add.info.: Herculanum (Herculaneum, Ercolano)

Detail of a fresco from the College or Sacellum des Augustales, herculanum (fresco)
PCT4293518 Detail of a fresco from the College or Sacellum des Augustales, herculanum (fresco) by Gallo-Roman, (1st century AD); (add.info.: Hercules and Dejanire Herculanum (Herculaneum, Ercolano)

Flemish tapestry. Series The Spheres. Hercules supporting the celestial sphere (Hercules sostiene la esfera celeste)
7207324 Flemish tapestry. Series The Spheres. Hercules supporting the celestial sphere (Hercules sostiene la esfera celeste). First tapestry in the series

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Farnese Hercules, 2nd century AD, (marble)
7146880 Farnese Hercules, 2nd century AD, (marble) by Roman, (2nd century); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Farnese Hercules, 2nd century AD, italic marble)

Semi colossal head of Zeus, late 2nd century AD, (marble)
7146870 Semi colossal head of Zeus, late 2nd century AD, (marble) by Roman, (2nd century); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Semi colossal head of Zeus)

Hercules and Lichas, 1795-1815, Antonio Canova (sculpture)
7063093 Hercules and Lichas, 1795-1815, Antonio Canova (sculpture) by Canova, Antonio (1757-1822); Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna e Contemporanea, Rome, Lazio

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)

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"Hercules: A Mythical Hero in Art Through the Centuries" From the Farnese Hercules to the semi-colossal head of Zeus, marble sculptures from the 2nd century AD transport us back to ancient times. These masterpieces capture the strength and power of Hercules, a legendary figure whose tales have inspired countless artists. In Antonio Canova's sculpture "Hercules and Lichas, " we witness a moment frozen in time as Hercules confronts his servant. The tension between them is palpable, showcasing Canova's skill in capturing raw emotion through stone. Annibale Carracci's oil painting "The Choice of Hercules" presents a moral dilemma faced by our hero. Should he choose vice or virtue? This timeless question resonates with viewers even today, reminding us of our own choices and their consequences. Another captivating depiction is found in an anonymous artist's work titled "Hercules and the Centaur. " Here, we witness an epic battle between man and beast, symbolizing humanity's struggle against its own inner demons. Moving forward in time, we encounter Fernando Gallego's Gothic masterpiece adorning the walls of Salamanca University library. Amongst depictions of zodiac signs lies a detailed portrayal of Hercules himself - a reminder that even mythical heroes are subject to celestial forces. In Giuseppe Cesari’s allegorical painting "Witchcraft or The Allegory of Hercules, " we delve into darker themes surrounding magic and sorcery. It serves as a reminder that even mighty figures like Hercules can fall prey to temptation if they stray from their noble path. Returning once again to Florence’s Piazza della Signoria stands another statue depicting Hercules' triumph over Cacus - a powerful representation celebrating justice prevailing over evil throughout history. Lastly, Jean-Baptiste Marie Pierre’s oil painting "Hercules and Omphale" takes us on an artistic journey exploring love amidst unexpected circumstances.