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Hercules Helping Atlas to Bear the Globe [reverse]

Jean Warin

National Gallery of Art

The relief features two male figures carrying a large globe on their shoulders. The figures are depicted as muscular and strong with one holding the globe with both hands and the other supporting it with one hand while reaching behind their back. Below the figures is a small lion. The sculpture is crafted in a round medallion format with an inscription along the upper edge. It appears to be made of bronze, which gives it a warm brown color highlighting the intricate details of the figures and the globe. The sculpture is slightly elevated, creating a sense of depth and making the figures appear three-dimensional.

Artwork Details

Date
1629
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
4642 × 4642 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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