Dark bronze plaque with raised rectangular border and small hole at top center. A muscular nude male figure wrestles with a large lion. The man has short curly hair and grasps the lion around its neck with his arms. He has one leg bent in front of him and the other behind. The lion has long wavy fur and its mouth is open. To the right of the pair is a plant with leaves and flowers. The plaque sits on a white surface with a gray gradient background. Title: Hercules and the Nemean Lion. Artist: Moderno.
Artwork details
- Dimensions:
- 746 × 893 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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