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The Labors of Hercules: Hercules Defeating the Centaurs

Hans Sebald Beham

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a black-and-white engraving of a battle scene. A muscular, nude male figure with a shield and sword fights centaurs. The centaurs are also nude and hold swords. There are two horse bodies on the ground. A centaur on the right stands on its hind legs. Text at the top reads "ARVMNA HERCVLIS". The engraving features detailed lines and shading. The artist's initials are in the bottom right corner.

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1263 × 828 px
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