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Herkules Collection

"Herkules: A Timeless Symbol of Strength and Virtue" The Farnese Hercules, a magnificent marble sculpture from the 2nd century AD

Background imageHerkules Collection: Hercules, one of the two palatine colossi, 2nd century AD (basanite stone)

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

Background imageHerkules Collection: Head of Hercules, Bocompagni Ludovisi collection, National Roman Museum, Palazzo Altemps, Rome

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)

Background imageHerkules Collection: Statue of Heracles, Ludovisi collection, National Roman Museum, Palazzo Altemps, Rome, Italy

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)

Background imageHerkules Collection: Statue of Hercules and Cacus, Piazza della Signoria, Florence, Tuscany, Italy, Europe, 2015 (photo)

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

Background imageHerkules Collection: Celestial Globe Gores, 1636-95 (paper, copper plate, engraving)

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

Background imageHerkules Collection: Celestial globe with table, supported by Hercules, c.1651 (ivory statuette and gilded copper)

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)

Background imageHerkules Collection: Ancient Greek Female Costume (litho)

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)

Background imageHerkules Collection: Heracles and the pygmies (engraving)

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)

Background imageHerkules Collection: The Dissolution (engraving)

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

Background imageHerkules Collection: The bull is killed by Hercules, 17th century (engraving)

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)

Background imageHerkules Collection: Herm of Hercules, Ludovisi collection, pentelic marble, National Roman Museum, Palazzo Altemps

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

Background imageHerkules Collection: Hercules and Cacus (Cacos). Sculpture by Vincenzo de Rossi (1525-1587). Florence, Palazzo Vecchio

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

Background imageHerkules Collection: Tapestry. Tournai. The history of Hercules (Histoire d´Hercule)

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

Background imageHerkules Collection: The Roman god Hercules, marble statue from ancient Rome, Italy

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)

Background imageHerkules Collection: Hercules as the lifter (supporter) of the World

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

Background imageHerkules Collection: Ancient Greek Female Costume (litho)

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)

Background imageHerkules Collection: The child Hercules (engraving)

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

Background imageHerkules Collection: Development of muscles through exercise (coloured engraving)

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)

Background imageHerkules Collection: Empire Air Routes: The 'Heracles' leaving Croydon (colour litho)

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)

Background imageHerkules Collection: Head of Heracles, after an original by Lysippos, 2nd century AD (marble)

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)

Background imageHerkules Collection: Heracles and Atlas, c.1900 (illustration)

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)

Background imageHerkules Collection: The Roman god Hercules, marble statue from ancient Rome, Italy

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)

Background imageHerkules Collection: 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)

Background imageHerkules Collection: Tapestry. Tournai. The history of Hercules, Laomedon refusing the argonautes acces to Troya

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)

Background imageHerkules Collection: Heracles capturing the Cretan Bull (engraving)

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)

Background imageHerkules Collection: H for Hercules (chromolitho)

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)

Background imageHerkules Collection: Art grec: Hercule. Sculpture en marbre, 5eme siecle avant JC

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)

Background imageHerkules Collection: The apotheosis of Horatio Nelson (1758-1805), c.1805-18 (oil on canvas)

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

Background imageHerkules Collection: Hercules and Cacus. Marble sculpture by Baccio or Bartolomeo Bandinelli (1488-1580)

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

Background imageHerkules Collection: Tapestry. Tournai. The history of Hercules (Histoire d´Hercule)

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

Background imageHerkules Collection: The apotheosis of Hercules (fresco)

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)

Background imageHerkules Collection: The Twelve Works of Hercules: Heracles (Hercules) raises the giant Antee Bronze sculpture by

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

Background imageHerkules Collection: Hercules and Corona Borealis, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue )

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)

Background imageHerkules Collection: Death of Hercules, 17th century (engraving)

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)

Background imageHerkules Collection: Heracles capturing the Erymanthian Boar (engraving)

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)

Background imageHerkules Collection: Empire Air Routes: The 'Heracles' at Croydon Airport (colour litho)

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)

Background imageHerkules Collection: mythological scene: Hercules fighting against the Achelous River for the hand of Dejanire

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)

Background imageHerkules Collection: Detail of a fresco from the College or Sacellum des Augustales, herculanum (fresco)

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)

Background imageHerkules Collection: Flemish tapestry. Series The Spheres. Hercules supporting the celestial sphere

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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Background imageHerkules Collection: Farnese Hercules, 2nd century AD, (marble)

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)

Background imageHerkules Collection: Semi colossal head of Zeus, late 2nd century AD, (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)

Background imageHerkules Collection: Hercules and Lichas, 1795-1815, Antonio Canova (sculpture)

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

Background imageHerkules Collection: The choice of Hercules, 1596, Annibale Carracci (oil on canvas)

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)

Background imageHerkules Collection: The choice of Hercules or the choice between vice and virtue, 1565 circa (oil on canvas)

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

Background imageHerkules Collection: Hercules and the Centaur, 1549-99

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)

Background imageHerkules Collection: Statue of Hercules and Cacus, Piazza della Signoria, Florence, Italy

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)




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"Herkules: A Timeless Symbol of Strength and Virtue" The Farnese Hercules, a magnificent marble sculpture from the 2nd century AD, stands proudly as a testament to the legendary strength of Herkules. Its intricate details showcase his muscular physique and heroic presence. In another masterpiece, a semi-colossal head of Zeus carved in marble captures the divine essence of this mighty deity. The late 2nd-century artwork exudes power and authority, reminding us of Herkules' divine lineage. Antonio Canova's sculpture "Hercules and Lichas" depicts a pivotal moment in Herkules' story. With raw emotion frozen in stone, it portrays the hero's wrath towards Lichas for delivering the poisoned shirt that ultimately led to his demise. Annibale Carracci's oil painting "The Choice of Hercules" explores the eternal struggle between vice and virtue. This thought-provoking piece challenges viewers to reflect on their own choices and moral compasses. A captivating oil painting from circa 1565 titled "The Choice of Hercules or the choice between vice and virtue" further delves into this theme. It serves as a reminder that even heroes like Herkules faced dilemmas but chose righteousness over temptation. In an iconic portrayal by an unknown artist dating back to 1549-99, we witness Herkules battling against a centaur—a symbol representing man's inner conflicts between reason and instinct. This powerful image encapsulates both physical prowess and mental fortitude. Located at Piazza della Signoria in Florence, Italy stands an awe-inspiring statue depicting Herkules triumphing over Cacus—a fearsome monster from Roman mythology. This monumental artwork pays homage to his numerous victories against evil forces throughout history. Within Fernando Gallego's Gothic period mural called "Dome of Zodiac, " painted around 1485 at Salamanca University Library in Spain, we find a mesmerizing detail featuring Herkules.