Hercules worstelt met Acheloüs c. 1528

This 16th-century engraving by Gabriel Salmon depicts the famous Greek myth of Hercules wrestling with the river god Achelous. In this scene, Achelous has transformed into a bull, representing the brute strength of nature, while Hercules, the embodiment of human strength and virtue, grapples with the beast. The scene, rendered in intricate detail, exemplifies the Renaissance fascination with classical mythology and the powerful struggle between human and nature. "Hercules worstelt met Acheloüs" is a prime example of the engravings that were popularized during the Renaissance, and it serves as a testament to the artistic skill of Gabriel Salmon.