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The Infant Hercules Throttling the Serpents

William Blake

National Gallery of Art

The sketch shows four figures positioned next to each other. There is a person to the left seated in a semi-reclined position with one hand on the ground and the other on a knee. In the center, a child is seated on a soft cushion or drapery, with arms slightly extended. To the right, two figures are depicted standing upright. The figures are drawn with minimal detailing, and there is a faint outline suggesting an indoor setting or structural form in the background.

Artwork Details

Date
1790-1793
Medium
graphite
Dimensions
3205 × 4342 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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