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The Labors of Hercules: Hercules Carrying the Columns of Gades

Hans Sebald Beham

Cleveland Museum of Art

Black and white image of a muscular man carrying two large columns. The man is barefoot and wearing a cloth around his waist. He holds the columns, which have decorative tops, over his right shoulder. He walks to the right. The background features a courtyard with buildings, including one with a dome and arches. Text is written at the top.

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1254 × 893 px
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