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Herakles Epitrapezios (Hercules of the Table), 1-100 (marble)
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Herakles Epitrapezios (Hercules of the Table), 1-100 (marble)
491493 Herakles Epitrapezios (Hercules of the Table), 1-100 (marble)
by Roman Imperial Period (27 BC-476 AD); h:43.2 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: The Roman poets Martial and Statius mention a bronze statuette made by the master Greek sculptor Lysippos. It depicted the Greek hero Herakles seated on a large rock and holding a drinking cup and was created for Alexander the Great, who carried it with him on his military campaigns; Alexander and his father, Philip, claimed Herakles as an ancestor. Later the work was acquired by the highly respected Roman art collector Novius Vindex. The statuette is called epitrapezios (on the table) because it was designed to be displayed on a tabletop. Many copies were made to meet the demand of Roman collectors, who revered classical Greek art as a singular standard of excellence. The Cleveland version is a high-quality Roman marble copy.
); Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund; out of copyright
Media ID 23253878
© Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund / Bridgeman Images
Alexandrian Artefact Artifact C01st Classical Antiquities Hercules Statuette
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This print showcases the magnificent sculpture known as "Herakles Epitrapezios" or "Hercules of the Table". Created during the Roman Imperial Period, this marble masterpiece stands at a height of 43.2 cm and is currently housed in the esteemed Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio, USA. The origins of this sculpture trace back to the renowned Greek sculptor Lysippos, who crafted a bronze statuette for Alexander the Great. Depicting Herakles seated on a large rock while holding a drinking cup, it became an emblematic symbol for both Alexander and his father Philip, who claimed Herakles as their ancestor. Later acquired by Roman art collector Novius Vindex, this epitrapezios (on the table) statuette was designed specifically to be displayed on tabletops. Its popularity among Roman collectors led to numerous copies being made to satisfy demand. The Cleveland version is considered one of exceptional quality, showcasing its status as a high-quality Roman marble copy. Through this print from Bridgeman Images' Fine Art Finder collection, viewers can appreciate not only the intricate details and craftsmanship but also gain insight into how classical Greek art was revered by Roman society as an unparalleled standard of excellence. This image serves as a testament to our enduring fascination with ancient mythology and artistic mastery that transcends time and place.
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