Hercules op de tweesprong before 1585

"Hercules op de tweesprong" (Hercules at the Crossroads) is an etching by the Flemish artist Wierix, created before 1585. This print depicts the Greek hero Hercules at a crossroads, where he must choose between Virtue and Vice, represented by two women. The composition is dynamic, with Hercules's powerful physique contrasting with the delicate figures of the women. The upper part of the scene showcases an angel blowing a trumpet, symbolizing divine guidance. This print is part of the collection at the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, and measures 436 mm in height and 351 mm in width.