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Hercules Carrying the Erymanthian Boar

after Giovanni Bologna

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a muscular male figure carrying a large boar across his shoulders. The man is completely nude, emphasizing his muscular build, and the boar appears lifeless, its feet dangling up in the air and its head lowered. The man has one foot in front of the other, and his head is turned to the left with his chin tucked into his shoulder. The sculpture is crafted from a bronze material, with a dark metallic appearance and hints of brown and red hues. It is mounted on a base made of marbled stone with a dark green and red speckled pattern.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1575/1675
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
9669 × 13536 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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