Hercules Killing Nessus

Heinrich Aldegrever

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing depicting a centaur, a nude figure, and another male figure holding a bow. The centaur is seated on the ground engaging with the figure on the right who holds a cloth. The male figure on the left stands holding a bow and sheathed sword. The background shows a cityscape and a textured sky. The image has detailed lines and shading, giving it depth and dimension. There is a Latin inscription below the scene.