Black and white image of Hercules strangling a lion. Hercules is depicted as a muscular man with short hair, wearing a cloth wrapped around his waist, strangling a large lion. The lion is on its hind legs, with its front paws on Hercules' shoulders and its mouth open. The scene is set in a wooded area with trees and roots visible in the background. The image features detailed linework and shading. The artist's signature is visible in the bottom-right corner. The image is titled "Hercules Strangling the Lion of Nimes" by Joseph Nicolas Vicentini.
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- Dimensions:
- 714 × 893 px
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