Herkules Collection (#3)

Choice of Hercules (engraving)
7155801 Choice of Hercules (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Choice of Hercules. Barlow Collection)

Aesops Fables: Hercules and the Waggoner (colour litho)
7164655 Aesops Fables: Hercules and the Waggoner (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hercules and the Waggoner)

Combat between Heracles and the giant Geryon (litho)
7149494 Combat between Heracles and the giant Geryon (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Combat between Heracles and the giant Geryon)

Heracles and Eurytus (colour litho)
7149477 Heracles and Eurytus (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Heracles and Eurytus, ancient Greek painting from a kelebe found at Cerveteri, Italy)

Labours of Hercules (engraving)
7185670 Labours of Hercules (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Labours of Hercules)

"Hercule et Omphale"Peinture de Bernardo Cavallino (1616-1656) vers 1640 Dim 127x180
FIA5388070 " Hercule et Omphale" Peinture de Bernardo Cavallino (1616-1656) vers 1640 Dim 127x180, 3 cm National Museum of Western Art, Tokyo by Cavallino

Flemish tapestry. Series The Spheres. Hercules supporting the celestrial sphere (Hercules sostiene la esfera celeste)
7208762 Flemish tapestry. Series The Spheres. Hercules supporting the celestrial sphere (Hercules sostiene la esfera celeste). First tapestry in the series

The madness of Heracles (litho)
7149516 The madness of Heracles (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The madness of Heracles, painting from an ancient Greek krater by Asteus found at Paestum)

Heracles wrestling with Triton (litho)
7149495 Heracles wrestling with Triton (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Heracles wrestling with Triton)

A Muse, Hecate Triformis, and Hercules, ancient Roman marble statues (engraving)
7149106 A Muse, Hecate Triformis, and Hercules, ancient Roman marble statues (engraving) by Corbould, Henry (1787-1844) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Muse, Hecate Triformis)

Heracles battling the Cretan Bull (engraving)
7147449 Heracles battling the Cretan Bull (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Heracles battling the Cretan Bull)

Antonio Canova: Hercules infuriate (engraving)
7168868 Antonio Canova: Hercules infuriate (engraving) by Canova, Antonio (1757-1822) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hercules infuriate)

Illustration for Hillingdon Hall or The Cockney Squire (coloured engraving)
7159128 Illustration for Hillingdon Hall or The Cockney Squire (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Jorrocks accosts Hercules Strong)

Flemish tapestry. Series The Labours of Hercules. Hercules battling the Minotaur (Hercules luchando con el Minotauro)
7208607 Flemish tapestry. Series The Labours of Hercules. Hercules battling the Minotaur (Hercules luchando con el Minotauro). Hercules luchando con el Minotauro)

Flemish tapestry. Series The Spheres. Hercules supporting the celestial sphere (Hercules sostiene la esfera celeste)
7209521 Flemish tapestry. Series The Spheres. Hercules supporting the celestial sphere (Hercules sostiene la esfera celeste). First tapestry in the series

Hercules of the Forum Boarium. (sculpture)
7216122 Hercules of the Forum Boarium. (sculpture) by Greco-Roman; Musei Capitolini, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Hercules of the Forum Boarium)

Flemish tapestry. Series The Spheres. Hercules supporting the celestrial sphere (Hercules sostiene la esfera celeste)
7209518 Flemish tapestry. Series The Spheres. Hercules supporting the celestrial sphere (Hercules sostiene la esfera celeste). First tapestry in the series

Flemish tapestry. Series The Labours of Hercules. Hercules captures Cerberus (Hercules captura a Cancerbero)
7207291 Flemish tapestry. Series The Labours of Hercules. Hercules captures Cerberus (Hercules captura a Cancerbero). Sixth tapestry in the extant series. Model Unknown

Flemish tapestry. Series The Labours of Hercules. Hercules in the Garden of the Hesperides
7207290 Flemish tapestry. Series The Labours of Hercules. Hercules in the Garden of the Hesperides (Hercules en el jardin de las Hesperides). Fifth tapestry in the extant series. Model Unknown

Hercules and Post Office, From Victoria Square (b / w photo)
7151336 Hercules and Post Office, From Victoria Square (b/w photo) by Australian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hercules and Post Office, From Victoria Square)

Labours of Hercules (chromolitho)
7173189 Labours of Hercules (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Labours of Hercules)

Antonio Canova: Hercules and Lichas (engraving)
7168839 Antonio Canova: Hercules and Lichas (engraving) by Canova, Antonio (1757-1822) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hercules and Lichas)

The Twelve Labours of Hercules (engraving)
7164245 The Twelve Labours of Hercules (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Twelve Labours of Hercules)

Nike (Victory), Omphale, Orpheus, Pan (engraving)
7164227 Nike (Victory), Omphale, Orpheus, Pan (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nike (Victory), Omphale, Orpheus, Pan

Adonis, Alcestis, Amazons, Amphion, Andromeda (engraving)
7164279 Adonis, Alcestis, Amazons, Amphion, Andromeda (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Adonis, Alcestis, Amazons, Amphion, Andromeda)

The British in the Heart of the German Maritime Fortifications (Colour Litho)
2808768 The British in the Heart of the German Maritime Fortifications (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Olympia, Herkules, from a metope (b / w photo)
6010739 Olympia, Herkules, from a metope (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Olympia, Herkules, from a metope)

Herkules Franzs Hanfstaengl German 1804 1877
Herkules; Franz S. Hanfstaengl (German, 1804 - 1877); about 1878; Albumen silver print

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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.