Plate 15: Hercules standing in a niche, wearing a lion skin and holding a club, viewed from behind, with his head turned to the left, from "Mythological Gods and Goddesses" 1526

This engraving by Giovanni Jacopo Caraglio, from 1526, depicts the Greek hero Hercules from behind. The hero is shown standing in a niche, wearing a lion skin and holding a club. He is viewed from behind, with his head turned to the left. The engraving is part of a series of prints depicting mythological gods and goddesses, and it showcases Caraglio's mastery of detail and his ability to capture the human form with great accuracy.