Hercules Strangling the Nemean Lion
Medium
Engraving
Dimensions
7 1/16 x 4 5/8 in. (18.0 x 11.8 cm)
Classification
Prints
Department
Drawings and Prints
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1949
Accession Number
49.97.104
Art Historical Context
Behold the dramatic intensity of *Hercules Strangling the Neme Lion*, a masterful 8 engraving that captures the Greek hero's legendary first labor. In this gripping scene, the mighty Hercules wrestles the invincible beast bare-handed, its impenetrable hide no match for his raw strength and determination. Measuring just 7 1/16 x 4 5/8 inches, this print packs monumental power, inviting viewers to marvel at the raw physicality and heroism of classical mythology. Engraved by Agostino Veneziano (Agostino dei Musi), the work reproduces designs by the High Renaissance giants Raphael (Raffaello Sanz...