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Hercules and Antaeus

Marcantonio Raimondi, after Raphael

National Gallery of Art

There are two nude male figures in the image. One man is being lifted or held aloft by the other, with only his toes on the ground. The man being lifted has curly hair and his head tilted back, eyes half-closed, and an open mouth. The other man has a muscular build, a bearded face, and intense, focused eyes. The background depicts a mix of natural and architectural elements, including a tree trunk, foliage, ancient ruins, columns, stone structures, trees, and hills.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1520-1522
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
3539 × 5166 px
Public Domain
Yes
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