Hercules wurgt de Nemeïsche leeuw 1563
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"Hercules wurgt de Nemeïsche leeuw" (Hercules Strangles the Nemean Lion) is a 1563 engraving by Cornelis Cort, a Dutch artist known for his masterful use of line and detail. The artwork depicts the Greek hero Hercules wrestling a lion, a powerful symbol of strength and ferocity. Cort captures the dramatic struggle with meticulous precision, emphasizing the muscular tension of Hercules's body and the snarling ferocity of the lion. The print's intricate detail and realistic portrayal of anatomy place it within the tradition of Renaissance art. This work highlights the artist's skill in capturing the dynamic action of a classic mythological scene, and its realistic depiction of the figures and setting make it a valuable contribution to the study of 16th-century engraving.
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