Hercules Carrying Off the Cattle of Geryon

Gabriel Salmon

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a muscular figure interacting with bulls in a wooded area. The drawing depicts a muscular, nude male figure standing between two large bulls, holding them by the horns. The figure has curled hair and a focused expression. The scene is set against a backdrop of stylized trees with thick trunks and swirling clouds. In the lower left corner, there is a small plant with a few leaves and blossoms, as well as a stick or staff lying on the ground. The illustration is intricately detailed with fine lines creating a sense of texture and movement throughout the composition.