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Hercules and Antaeus

Probably Florentine 16th Century

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is an oval-shaped relief featuring two figures in a dynamic pose. The main subject appears to be a muscular, bearded man holding another figure, which is suspended in the air. The figures are set against a plain backdrop with a stick-like object visible to the right of the pair. The sculpture is crafted from a bronze-like material with a smooth, polished surface. The detailing is precise, particularly in the musculature and the hair of the figures. The sculpture is relatively small, with a hole at the top.

Artwork Details

Date
mid 16th century
Medium
bronze//Light brown patina
Dimensions
3239 × 4167 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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