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Hercules Fighting the Fury and the Discord

Christoffel Jegher after Sir Peter Paul Rubens

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a scene with a giant figure holding a club. The composition includes a powerful, muscular figure on rocky terrain. Above the figure, there is a small winged cherub. The giant is entangled with serpentine shapes. The drawing is detailed, emphasizing muscles, textures, and a dynamic style inspired by Greco-Roman mythology. Strong lines and shading create depth and tension in the scene.

Artwork Details

Date
1630
Medium
woodcut on laid paper
Dimensions
3168 × 5304 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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