Labours Of Hercules Collection

Hercules Brings Cerberus to Eurystheus, with Hermes and Athena, c6th century BC. Greek Vase from an Etruscan Tomb

Hercules and the Mares of Diomedes, 1608. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Nicolaus van Aelst
Hercules and the Mares of Diomedes, 1608. Series: The Labors of Hercules, pl. 8

Hercules and Cerberus, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Hercules and Cerberus, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 68

Hercules and the Hydra of Lerna, 1608. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Nicolaus van Aelst
Hercules and the Hydra of Lerna, 1608. From The Labors of Hercules, pl. 3

Hercules and Cerberus, 1608. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Nicolaus van Aelst
Hercules and Cerberus, 1608. From The Labors of Hercules, pl. 11

Hercules and the Oxen of Geryones, 1608. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Nicolaus van Aelst
Hercules and the Oxen of Geryones, 1608. From The Labors of Hercules, pl. 9

Hercules Resting from His Labors, 1567. Creator: Giorgio Ghisi
Hercules Resting from His Labors, 1567

Hercules and the Centaurs, 1563. Creator: Cornelis Cort
Hercules and the Centaurs, 1563. From The Labours of Hercules, plate 1

Hercules and the Nemean Lion, 1608. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Nicolaus van Aelst
Hercules and the Nemean Lion, 1608. From The Labors of Hercules, pl. 2

Hercules and the Serpent Ladon, 1608. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Nicolaus van Aelst
Hercules and the Serpent Ladon, 1608. From The Labors of Hercules, pl. 10. Hercules draws his bow, the rearing serpent appears in profile

Hercules and the Hind of Mount Cerynea, 1608. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Nicolaus van Aelst
Hercules and the Hind of Mount Cerynea, 1608. From The Labors of Hercules, pl. 6. Hercules strides alongside the hind and grasps the base of one antler with his right hand

Hercules and the Boar of Erymanthus, 1608. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Nicolaus van Aelst
Hercules and the Boar of Erymanthus, 1608. From The Labors of Hercules, pl. 4 Hercules holds down the boar's snout with his left hand and raises his club with his right hand

Hercules Slays the Centaurs (Jupiter Defeating the Centaurs), 1645-1650. Creator: Jacob van Campen
Hercules Slays the Centaurs (Jupiter Defeating the Centaurs), 1645-1650

Hercules Gets Cerberus from the Underworld (Charon, the Ferryman of the Styx), 1645-1650. Creator: Jacob van Campen
Hercules Gets Cerberus from the Underworld (Charon, the Ferryman of the Styx), 1645-1650

Hercules Steals the Oxen of Geryon, 1590-1635. Creator: Joos de Momper, the younger
Hercules Steals the Oxen of Geryon, 1590-1635

Hercules Bearing the Column of Gades, c. 1520/1525. Creator: Albrecht Altdorfer
Hercules Bearing the Column of Gades, c. 1520/1525

Hercules Overcoming the Nemean Lion, c. 1520/1525. Creator: Albrecht Altdorfer
Hercules Overcoming the Nemean Lion, c. 1520/1525

Hercules Felling King Diomedes, 1540/46. Creator: Giulio Romano
Hercules Felling King Diomedes, 1540/46

The Labors of Hercules: Hercules and Antaeus, c. 1528. Creator: Gabriel Salmon
The Labors of Hercules: Hercules and Antaeus, c. 1528

The Labors of Hercules: Bringing Cerberus from the Lower World, c. 1528. Creator: Gabriel Salmon
The Labors of Hercules: Bringing Cerberus from the Lower World, c. 1528

The Labors of Hercules: The Pillars of Hercules, c. 1528. Creator: Gabriel Salmon
The Labors of Hercules: The Pillars of Hercules, c. 1528

The Labors of Hercules: Capture of the Oxen of the Geryones in Erythia, c. 1528. Creator: Gabriel Salmon
The Labors of Hercules: Capture of the Oxen of the Geryones in Erythia, c. 1528

The Labors of Hercules: Hercules on the Pyre, c. 1528. Creator: Gabriel Salmon
The Labors of Hercules: Hercules on the Pyre, c. 1528

The Labors of Hercules: Hercules Capture of the Cretan Bull, c. 1528. Creator: Gabriel Salmon
The Labors of Hercules: Hercules Capture of the Cretan Bull, c. 1528

The Labors of Hercules: Hercules Subduing the Erymanthian Boar, c. 1528. Creator: Gabriel Salmon
The Labors of Hercules: Hercules Subduing the Erymanthian Boar, c. 1528

Hercules Strangling the Nemean Lion, from the Labors of Hercules, c. 1528. Creator: Gabriel Salmon
Hercules Strangling the Nemean Lion, from the Labors of Hercules, c. 1528

The Labors of Hercules: Hercules and Cacus, c. 1528. Creator: Gabriel Salmon
The Labors of Hercules: Hercules and Cacus, c. 1528

Roman statue of Hercules. This marble statue of Hercules, 3.17 metres high, is a copy made by Glycon in 200-210 AD of a smaller original Greek bronze sculpture of the 4th century BC by Lysippus

Hercules and the Centaurs: Hercules holds the head of a centaur with his left hand and raises his club with his right hand, in the foreground and background are fallen and fleeing centaurs

Hercules and Cerberus: Hercules grasps the collar of Cerberus, two demons appear at left, from the series The Labors of Hercules, 1608

Hercules and the Mares of Diomedes: Hercules grasps the bridle of a rearing horse, a second horse tramples a figure in at right, from the series The Labors of Hercules, 1608

Allegory of the Twelve Labors of Hercules Statues in a Circular Garde... mid 16th-mid 17th century
Allegory of the Twelve Labors of Hercules Statues in a Circular Garden, mid 16th-mid 17th century

Hercules and Cerberus, published ca. 1599-1622. published ca. 1599-1622. Creator: Anon
Hercules and Cerberus, published ca. 1599-1622

Hercules Killing the Mares of Diomedes, 1800/05. Creator: Henry Fuseli
Hercules Killing the Mares of Diomedes, 1800/05

Hercules and the Lernaean Hydra, 1875 / 76. Creator: Gustave Moreau
Hercules and the Lernaean Hydra, 1875/76

Hercules and Antaeus, 1600 / 25. Creator: Unknown
Hercules and Antaeus, 1600/25

Heracles bringing Cerberus to King Eurystheus (engraving)
3646998 Heracles bringing Cerberus to King Eurystheus (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Heracles bringing Cerberus to King Eurystheus)

Hercules Conquering Cacus, c. 1496 (woodcut)
1067784 Hercules Conquering Cacus, c.1496 (woodcut) by DAorer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); 39.1x28.4 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

View of the Sala dei Cavalli, 1528 (photo) (for details see 78490-97)
BEN78489 View of the Sala dei Cavalli, 1528 (photo) (for details see 78490-97) by Romano, Giulio (1492-1546) (and workshop); Palazzo del Te, Mantua, Italy; Photo eRaffaello Bencini; Italian

Hercules Fighting with the Hydra of Lernea, 1550. Creator: Heinrich Aldegrever
Hercules Fighting with the Hydra of Lernea, 1550

Hercules Killing Cacus, 1550. Creator: Heinrich Aldegrever
Hercules Killing Cacus, 1550

Hercules Slaying the Dragon, 1550. Creator: Heinrich Aldegrever
Hercules Slaying the Dragon, 1550

Hercules Killing Nessus, 1550. Creator: Heinrich Aldegrever
Hercules Killing Nessus, 1550

Hercules Slaying the Lion of Nemea, 1550. Creator: Heinrich Aldegrever
Hercules Slaying the Lion of Nemea, 1550

Hercules and Atlas, 1550. Creator: Heinrich Aldegrever
Hercules and Atlas, 1550

Hercules and Cerberus, 1550. Creator: Heinrich Aldegrever
Hercules and Cerberus, 1550

Hercules Carrying the Two Columns of Gaza, 1550. Creator: Heinrich Aldegrever
Hercules Carrying the Two Columns of Gaza, 1550

Hercules and Anthaeus, 1550. Creator: Heinrich Aldegrever
Hercules and Anthaeus, 1550

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"Unleashing the Power: The Labours of Hercules" Step into the mythical world of Hercules as he embarks on his legendary labours, showcasing strength and courage that transcends time. From ancient sculptures to intricate engravings, these captivating artworks bring to life the tales of this mighty hero. In "Hercules Brings Cerberus to Eurystheus, " a mesmerizing 6th-century BC masterpiece, witness Hercules' triumphant return with the ferocious three-headed dog. Accompanied by Hermes and Athena, he stands tall against all odds. A Roman statue immortalizes Hercules in all his glory, capturing his god-like physique and indomitable spirit. In "Hercules and Cerberus, " demons lurk in the shadows as our hero firmly grasps the collar of this underworld guardian. Marvel at Matthaeus Greuter's allegorical statues depicting each labor within a circular garden. These mid-16th to mid-17th-century creations transport us through time, allowing us to experience firsthand the challenges faced by Hercules. An anonymous publication from ca. 1599-1622 showcases an intense moment between Hercules and Diomedes' menacing mares. Henry Fuseli's artwork captures this thrilling encounter with vivid detail and raw emotion. Gustave Moreau's "Hercules and the Lernaean Hydra" transports us into a realm where monstrous serpents clash with unwavering determination. Witnessing their epic battle leaves one awestruck by both their might and tenacity. The unknown artist behind "Hercules and Antaeus" presents a powerful scene where our hero grapples with an opponent fueled by earth's energy itself. This struggle epitomizes Herculean strength pitted against formidable adversaries. Engravings depict Heracles bringing Cerberus before King Eurystheus while woodcuts capture him conquering Cacus in c. 1496.