Hercules, Deianeira, and Nessus
White porcelain sculpture. A man wearing a short cloth around his waist holds a woman. A man on the left appears to be kneeling and leaning forward over a fallen figure on the ground. A man on the right sits on a rock-like element, arm raised. The group stands on an uneven base. The sculpture depicts Hercules, Deianeira, and Nessus. Artist: Anton Raphael Mengs.
Artwork Details
- Dimensions
- 750 × 656 px
- Museum Record
- View original
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