Herakles Collection (page 6)

The Republican-Hercules Defending his Country, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1797
NCO190149 The Republican-Hercules Defending his Country, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1797 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Kassel, Herakles, Omphale und Venus (b / w photo)
6008481 Kassel, Herakles, Omphale und Venus (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kassel, Herakles, Omphale und Venus)

Red figure column-krater with artist painting a statue of Herakles, c. 360-50 (terracotta)
3746300 Red figure column-krater with artist painting a statue of Herakles, c.360-50 (terracotta) by Greek, (4th century BC); height: 51.5 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Erymanthian Boar (colour litho)
957858 Erymanthian Boar (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Erymanthian Boar. Illustration of Greek vase painting.); © Look and Learn

Lernaean Hydra (colour litho)
957879 Lernaean Hydra (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lernaean Hydra. Second image shows a battle between the Amazons)

Deianira and Nessus (colour litho)
957878 Deianira and Nessus (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Deianira and Nessus. Illustration of Greek vase painting.); © Look and Learn

Hercules in battle with Geryon (colour litho)
957867 Hercules in battle with Geryon (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hercules in battle with Geryon)

Hercules before Zeus (colour litho)
957860 Hercules before Zeus (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hercules before Zeus. Illustration of Greek vase painting.); © Look and Learn

Ancient Greek sacrifices (colour litho)
957853 Ancient Greek sacrifices (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Greek sacrifices. Illustration of Greek vase painting.); © Look and Learn

Hercules fighting Ares (colour litho)
957846 Hercules fighting Ares (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hercules fighting Ares. Illustration of Greek vase painting.); © Look and Learn

Hercules in the under and over worlds (colour litho)
957844 Hercules in the under and over worlds (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hercules in the under and over worlds)

Hercules and Nereus (colour litho)
957841 Hercules and Nereus (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hercules and Nereus. Illustration of Greek vase painting.); © Look and Learn

Hercules defeating the river god Achelous in the form of a bull, with three women t... ca. 1526-27
Hercules defeating the river god Achelous in the form of a bull, with three women to his left holding cornucopias, from a series of six engravings of Herculean Subjects, ca. 1526-27

Hercules and the Hydra, 1552. Creator: Battista del Moro
Hercules and the Hydra, 1552

Gravure en Taille-Douce: pl. IV, 1771 / 1779. Creator: Antonio Baratta
Gravure en Taille-Douce: pl. IV, 1771/1779. [Intaglio engraving]

Hercules and the Nemean Lion, c. 1550. Creator: Unknown
Hercules and the Nemean Lion, c. 1550

The Prima Macchina for the Chinea of 1774: Hercules and the Dragon in the Garden... 1774
The Prima Macchina for the Chinea of 1774: Hercules and the Dragon in the Garden of the Hesperides, 1774

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

The Prima Macchina for the Chinea of 1726: Hercules and the Hydra, 1726

Hercules as a Child, 1550. Creator: Heinrich Aldegrever
Hercules as a Child, 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

Hercules Fighting the Rivergod Achelus, 1550. Creator: Heinrich Aldegrever
Hercules Fighting the Rivergod Achelus, 1550

Hercules and the Hind, 1550. Creator: Heinrich Aldegrever
Hercules and the Hind, 1550

The infant Hercules killing the snakes, set within an elaborate frame, from the Loves, Rages and Jealousies of Juno, 1531-76

Juno persuading Athena to nurse the young Hercules, set within an elaborate frame, from the Loves, Rages and Jealousies of Juno, 1531-76

Terms of Hercules and Deianira, ca. 1531-76. ca. 1531-76. Creator: Giulio Bonasone
Terms of Hercules and Deianira, ca. 1531-76

Hercules driving off the cattle of Geryon, at the right are the nymphs of Hesperides, 1531-76

Bust of Hercules and Dejanira, ca. 1531-76. Creator: Giulio Bonasone
Bust of Hercules and Dejanira, ca. 1531-76

Figure Costumed as Hercules, c. 1539. Creator: Unknown
Figure Costumed as Hercules, c. 1539

Farnese Hercules, c. 1550 / 1599. Creator: Unknown
Farnese Hercules, c. 1550/1599

Minerva, Hercules, and Vice [reverse], c. 1571. Creator: Antonio Abondio
Minerva, Hercules, and Vice [reverse], c. 1571

Hercules between Minerva and Venus. Creator: Valerio Belli
Hercules between Minerva and Venus

The Sanctuary of Hercules, 1884. Creator: Arnold Bocklin
The Sanctuary of Hercules, 1884

Fountain of Hercules in Augsburg (Copy), 1602. Creator: Unknown
Fountain of Hercules in Augsburg (Copy), 1602

Infant Hercules asleep, 1625-77. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Infant Hercules asleep, 1625-77

Frontispiece for Il Mercurio, III: Hercules Planting His Club, 1652

Hercules, in profile, killing the Nemean lion with his arm around its neck, from The labors of Hercules, 1548

Hercules with his club in center fighting a centaur, other men fighting centaurs to left and right, from The labors of Hercules, 1542

Hercules Fighting the Centaurs, 1577. Creator: Master PM
Hercules Fighting the Centaurs, 1577

Hercules and the Hydra of Lerna. Creator: Marco Angolo del Moro
Hercules and the Hydra of Lerna

Hercules Being Shown the Mountainous Road to the Temple of Immortal Fame in the Company of Minerva and Mars, ca. 1591. After Bartholomeus Spranger

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"Herakles: The Legendary Strength and Adventures of Hercules" Step into the world of ancient mythology as we explore the captivating tales surrounding Herakles, better known as Hercules. This Roman statue depicts a drunken Hercules, reminding us that even demigods have their moments of weakness. Born to Zeus, the king of gods in Greek mythology (known as Jupiter in Roman mythology), Hercules possessed immense strength and bravery. One notable feat was when he brought Cerberus, the three-headed dog guarding the gates of the Underworld, to Eurystheus with Hermes and Athena by his side. The image of Hercules standing triumphantly alongside Cerberus is immortalized in this stunning statue. It symbolizes his victory over death itself and showcases his divine connection to both religion and Egypt's deity Heryshaf. In another relief from a mausoleum dating back to the 2nd century BC, we witness Hercules chaining Cerberus. This portrayal highlights not only his physical might but also his role as a guardian against evil forces. Moving forward through time, we encounter various representations of Hercules' adventures. In Herculaneum's House of Stags, an exquisite fresco captures him inebriated once again – a reminder that even heroes can succumb to temptation. The Farnese Hercules sculpture from the 18th century showcases Herculean strength at its finest. Its intricate details emphasize both his muscular physique and indomitable spirit. Hercules' battles were not limited to mythical creatures alone; he also fought against mortal enemies like Antaeus who met their defeat at his hands. A hand-colored engraving titled "The Republican Hercules defending his Country" portrays him as a defender of justice during times fraught with political turmoil. However, it wasn't all battles for our hero; love found its way into his life too.