Hercules met attributen by Anonymous

Hercules met attributen 17th century

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light pencil work

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pen sketch

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old engraving style

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personal sketchbook

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ink drawing experimentation

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pen-ink sketch

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ink colored

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pen work

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sketchbook drawing

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sketchbook art

This 17th-century engraving, likely made by an anonymous artist, depicts Hercules, the legendary Greek hero, with his attributes. The image features Hercules seated between two columns, framed by lush foliage with a banner above him reading "Hæc Meta Labor." The artwork suggests a focus on Hercules's strength and perseverance as well as the reward of labor. Despite being a small, 77 x 107 mm print, it captures a powerful image, highlighting Hercules's iconic status in art history.

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