Titelprent met twee putti en de attributen van Hercules 1678

This etching by Jean Pesne, titled “Titelprent met twee putti en de attributen van Hercules,” depicts two putti (cherubs) flanking a stone inscription commemorating the Labors of Hercules. The putti are depicted holding a snake, a club, and a lion skin, all symbolic attributes of Hercules. The work, which is dated 1678, is typical of the Baroque style, emphasizing dramatic movement and theatrical gestures. The intricate details of the stonework and the dynamic composition further contribute to the visual impact of the artwork. This etching likely served as a title page for a larger series of prints depicting the Labors of Hercules.