Lion Skin Collection

Kali Conquers Raktabija, 1775-1800. Creator: Unknown
Kali Conquers Raktabija, 1775-1800. Devi, the Great Goddess of the Hindu traditions, embodies power and energy ("shakti"), using her strength to defeat demons

Hercules Destroying the Centaur Nessus, c.1550-c.1560. Creator: Maerten van Heemskerck
Hercules Destroying the Centaur Nessus, c.1550-c.1560

The Farnese Hercules, front view [plate 2], 1638. Creator: François Perrier
The Farnese Hercules, front view [plate 2], 1638

Hercules and Omphale, c. 1600. Creator: Aegidius Sadeler II
Hercules and Omphale, c. 1600

The Farnese Hercules, three-quarter view turned to left [plate 3], 1638. Creator: François Perrier
The Farnese Hercules, three-quarter view turned to left [plate 3], 1638

Hercules with his Club and Lion Skin, 1548. Creator: Anon
Hercules with his Club and Lion Skin, 1548

Hercules and the Hydra; wielding a torch he attacks the winged, multi-headed Hydr... ca
Hercules and the Hydra; wielding a torch he attacks the winged, multi-headed Hydra in rocky landscape, a hawk attacks a heron in the sky, ca. 1500-1520

Samson and Delilah, 1887 (oil on canvas)
FIA5392484 Samson and Delilah, 1887 (oil on canvas) by Echenagusia-Errazquin, Jose (1844-1912); 183.7x201 cm; Museo de Bellas Artes, Bilbao, Spain; Photo © Fine Art Images

Standing Figure of Hercules, 1700 / 25. Creator: Unknown
Standing Figure of Hercules, 1700/25. [School of Andrea Brustolon]

Attic Style Lekythos, depicting Hercules and the Amazons (ceramic)
XIR284186 Attic Style Lekythos, depicting Hercules and the Amazons (ceramic) by Greek School, (5th century BC); Musee Municipal, Laon, France; (add.info.: Lecythe.); Greek, out of copyright

Cupid carving his bow from the club of Hercules, 1747-50 (see also 346091) (marble
XIR346092 Cupid carving his bow from the club of Hercules, 1747-50 (see also 346091) (marble) (b/w photo) by Bouchardon, Edme(1698-1762); Height: 173 cm; Louvre, Paris

Constellation of Orion, from Uranometria by Johann Bayer
STC141283 Constellation of Orion, from Uranometria by Johann Bayer, engraved by Alexander Mair (1559-c.1616) 1603 (hand-coloured copper engraving) by Bayer

Fortitude, panel E of the South Doors of the Baptistery of San Giovanni, 1336 (bronze)
BEN130930 Fortitude, panel E of the South Doors of the Baptistery of San Giovanni, 1336 (bronze) by Pisano, Andrea (1270-1349); 50x43 cm; Baptistery, Florence

Hercules Crowned by Glory, 1671 (marble)
XIR234153 Hercules Crowned by Glory, 1671 (marble) by Desjardins, Martin (1640-94); 77x74 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Hercules crowns with Glory; ); French, out of copyright

Herakles resting, a reduced copy of an original of c. 320 BC (bronze) (see also 326605)
XIR210329 Herakles resting, a reduced copy of an original of c.320 BC (bronze) (see also 326605) by Lysippos (fl.370-310 BC) (after); Louvre, Paris, France; Greek, out of copyright

Tablet depicting Hercules carrying off the Delphic Tripod in front of Apollo (marble)
XIR158866 Tablet depicting Hercules carrying off the Delphic Tripod in front of Apollo (marble) by Greek; Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info)

The Jewel Case
GN70637 The Jewel Case by Seignac, Guillaume (1870-1924); Galerie Nataf, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Portrait of Mrs, 1901 (oil on panel)
985180 Portrait of Mrs, 1901 (oil on panel) by Story, Julian Russell (1857-1919); 80x61.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Mrs. Frederick Sharon. Julian Story (1857-1919)

Cupid Carving his Bow from the Club of Hercules, 1747-50 (marble) (see also 234450)
XIR198452 Cupid Carving his Bow from the Club of Hercules, 1747-50 (marble) (see also 234450) by Bouchardon, Edme(1698-1762); height: 173 cm; Louvre, Paris

Cadmus and the Dragon
RAF86270 Cadmus and the Dragon by Zuccarelli, Francesco (1702-88); Private Collection; Photo eRafael Valls Gallery, London, UK; Italian, out of copyright

17th century sculpture room, Musee de Sculpture comparee
XIR224668 17th century sculpture room, Musee de Sculpture comparee, futur Musee des Monuments Francais, c.1905 (b/w photo) by Giraudon, studio (1912-53); Paris

Attic red-figured bell-krater, c. 410-400 BC (ceramic)
3619102 Attic red-figured bell-krater, c.410-400 BC (ceramic) by Nikias Painter (fl.c.420-c.400 BC) (attr. to); height: 34 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Richard I Coeur de Lion (1157-99) King of England from 1189
STC99260 Richard I Coeur de Lion (1157-99) King of England from 1189, from his effigy on his monument in Fontevrault, engraved by the artist (engraving) by Vertue

The Iliad (oil on canvas)
CH402331 The Iliad (oil on canvas) by Gerome, Jean Leon (1824-1904); 98.5x78 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Hercules and Antaeus, from the floor of The House of Hercules (mosaic)
GDG287804 Hercules and Antaeus, from the floor of The House of Hercules (mosaic) by Roman, (3rd century AD); Volubilis, Morocco; (add.info)

Hercules Fights the Lernian Hydra, 1731 (engraving)
STC134108 Hercules Fights the Lernian Hydra, 1731 (engraving) by Picart, Bernard (1673-1733); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

An Odalisque in a Harem
CH35034 An Odalisque in a Harem by Constant, (Jean Joseph) Benjamin (1845-1902); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Hercules, 1559 (painted enamel)
XIR414020 Hercules, 1559 (painted enamel) by Courteys, Pierre I (c.1520-c.1586); 165x100 cm; Musee National de la Renaissance, Ecouen, France; (add.info.: Hercule; ); French, out of copyright

Saul and David
LLM338084 Saul and David by Hatherell, William (1855-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saul and David. Illustration from William Cantons The Bible Story (c 1910); original c 12cm by 16cm

Herakles resting, a Hellenistic reduced copy of an original of c
XIR326605 Herakles resting, a Hellenistic reduced copy of an original of c.320 BC (bronze) (see also 210329) (b/w photo) by Lysippos (fl.370-310 BC) (after); Height: 42.5 cm; Louvre, Paris

Cupid carving his bow from the club of Hercules, 1747-50 (see also 346092) (marble
XIR346091 Cupid carving his bow from the club of Hercules, 1747-50 (see also 346092) (marble) (b/w photo) by Bouchardon, Edme(1698-1762); Height: 173 cm; Louvre, Paris

Cupid Carving his Bow from the Club of Hercules, 1747-50 (marble) (see also 198452)
XIR234450 Cupid Carving his Bow from the Club of Hercules, 1747-50 (marble) (see also 198452) by Bouchardon, Edme(1698-1762); height: 173 cm; Louvre, Paris

Constellation of Hercules Lions Pelt, from Uranometria by Johann Bayer
STC141281 Constellation of Hercules Lions Pelt, from Uranometria by Johann Bayer, engraved by Alexander Mair (1559-c.1616) 1603 (hand-coloured copper engraving) by Bayer

Portrait of a Boy, seated full length, on a Sofa Draped with a Lion Skin
1197463 Portrait of a Boy, seated full length, on a Sofa Draped with a Lion Skin, (oil on canvas) by Vastagh, Geza (1866-1919); 150.5x83.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; German

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

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

Plate 15: Hercules standing in a niche, wearing a lion skin and holding a club, viewed from behind, with his head turned to the left, from a series of mythological gods and goddesses, 1526

Man Playing Two Flutes and Woman on Lionskin, published ca. 1599-1622. Creator: Unknown
Man Playing Two Flutes and Woman on Lionskin, published ca. 1599-1622. After Battista Franco. Formerly attributed to Enea Vico

Woman and Man Seated on Lionskin, Man Pouring Wine, published ca. 1599-1622. After Battista Franco. Formerly attributed to Enea Vico

Hercules playing a lyre, a lionskin draped over his shoulder, published ca. 1599-1622. After Battista Franco. Formerly attributed to Enea Vico

Hercules and Cacus, 1540-45. Creator: Antonio Fantuzzi
Hercules and Cacus, 1540-45

Italian earthenware plate with an image of Hercules and the Cretan bull, 16th century
Italian (Verbino) earthenware plate with an image of Hercules and the Cretan bull, one of his twelve labours. from the Victoria and Albert Museums collections collection, 16th century

Hercules victor Hydra Lerna Hercules stands proudly
Hercules as victor of the Hydra of Lerna, Hercules stands proudly with club and lion skin on top of the defeated Hydra of Lerna

Plate 15 Hercules standing niche wearing lion skin
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Fable of the donkey with the lion skin, Dirk Stoop, John Ogilby, 1665

Leo, from the Signs of the Zodiac (oil on canvas) (see also 196701 to 196711)
XIR196710 Leo, from the Signs of the Zodiac (oil on canvas) (see also 196701 to 196711) by Jordaens, Jacob (1593-1678); Palais du Luxembourg, Paris

Hercules (enamel)
XIR193578 Hercules (enamel) by French School, (16th century); Musee Municipal Antoine Vivenel, Compiegne, France; French, out of copyright

Hercules and Antaeus, c. 1530 (w / c on paper)
XIR180126 Hercules and Antaeus, c.1530 (w/c on paper) by Baldung Grien, Hans (1484/5-1545); Musee de l Oeuvre de Notre Dame, Strasbourg

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"Lion Skin: A Symbol of Strength and Power" The lion skin has long been associated with tales of heroism and valor. In Greek mythology, it is famously depicted as the garment worn by Hercules during his epic battles against mythical creatures. One such legend tells the story of Hercules and the Hydra, where wielding a torch he fearlessly attacks the winged, multi-headed monster. In historical art, we see Queen Anna Nzinga adorned in regal attire, her presence exuding strength reminiscent of the lion's majestic mane. This hand-colored engraving from 1780 captures her dignity and power as she stands tall among other nations. The it also finds its place in biblical stories like Samson and Delilah. Painted on canvas in 1887, this masterpiece portrays Samson wearing a lion skin cloak while entangled in a web spun by deceitful Delilah. It serves as a reminder that even great strength can be compromised when one succumbs to temptation. Ancient artifacts further depict the significance of the lion skin motif. An Attic Style Lekythos showcases Hercules battling alongside fierce Amazon warriors, his iconic garment symbolizing his invincibility against all odds. Not limited to clothing alone, even objects are transformed by this powerful imagery. Cupid carves his bow from Hercules' club in an exquisite marble sculpture from 1747-50, highlighting how love can harness strength for its own purpose. Beyond mythology and history lies celestial inspiration; Orion's constellation represents a hunter often depicted wearing a lion skin cape - an eternal tribute to bravery under starlit skies. From ancient times to Renaissance masterpieces, artists have immortalized this emblematic symbol on various mediums. The bronze panel "Fortitude" adorning the South Doors of San Giovanni Baptistery depicts courage personified through Herculean might. Marble sculptures capture moments frozen in time.