The Labors of Hercules: Hercules Killing the Lernean Hydra

Black and white engraving of two muscular nude men and a serpent-like monster. The man on the left is mid-swing with a club in his right hand and his left hand wrapped around the club near the head. The man on the right holds a torch in his left hand and a long-handled tool in his right. The creature is a dog-like animal with six long, snake-like necks and heads. The scene takes place outdoors with trees, foliage, and rocks. Two decorative swirls frame the top of the image. A body of water with a tree line in the distance serves as the background. There are foreign words and numbers engraved on the top of the image.

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Dimensions: 1263 × 882 px
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The Labors of Hercules: Hercules Killing the Lernean Hydra

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