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Hercules and the Cretan Bull

Giovanni Antonio da Brescia

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a man standing and carrying a bovine animal over his shoulders. The man is in profile, facing downwards towards the animal. He has defined facial features, short curly hair, and is nude, displaying a muscular build. His left hand supports the bovine's neck, while his right hand rests on its back leg. The background is simple, and the overall tone is monochrome with detailed shading to accentuate the forms of the man and the animal.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1514/1515
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
3519 × 4755 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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