Hercules and the Oxen of Geryones: with a club raised by his right hand, Hercules confronts a group of galloping oxen, from the series 'The Labors of Hercules' 1608

This etching by Italian artist Antonio Tempesta depicts the mythical Greek hero Hercules confronting the oxen of Geryones, the third of his Twelve Labors. The scene shows Hercules, armed with a club, standing amidst a group of galloping, powerful oxen, demonstrating the strength and prowess of the hero. The intricate details of the oxen's musculature and the dynamic composition, characteristic of Tempesta's style, contribute to the overall sense of dynamism and action. This print, part of a series on Hercules' labors, exemplifies the artist's skill in depicting historical and mythological subjects with a dramatic flair.