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The Duke as Hercules, Overcoming Discord and Raising Britannia [reverse]

Richard Yeo

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a circular sculpture with a relief depicting two human figures. One figure is standing over a defeated figure, while the other seated figure holds a staff. Both figures are detailed, and the sculpture is a dark, aged metallic hue, possibly bronze with intricate design details. There is engraved text at the bottom of the medallion.

Artwork Details

Date
1746
Medium
silver
Dimensions
4084 × 4084 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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