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Cacus Stealing the Cattle of Geryon from Hercules

Moderno

National Gallery of Art

The relief depicts multiple figures in a natural setting. The central focus is on a standing figure grabbing the horn of a bull, while another figure lies on the ground holding a stick, and a bull stands beside them. The background includes detailed trees and a hint of architectural structures. The sculpture is rendered in a brownish tone. The figures are depicted in a three-dimensional manner, with attention to their muscular form and positions, enhancing their dynamic interaction within the composition.

Artwork Details

Date
late 15th - early 16th century
Medium
bronze//Medium brown patina
Dimensions
3295 × 4254 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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