Other greek marble bas-relief with Hercules and Omphale, exists in the same Museum (inc F Piranesi) 

Here is the audio guide script: This is Giovanni Battista Piranesi's print of a greek marble bas-relief depicting Hercules and Omphale. The composition, organized within a rectangular frame, presents a classical tableau balanced between central figures and surrounding panels. The stark contrast between the dark lines and the white of the paper emphasizes the contours of the figures and the depth of the relief. Piranesi uses line to define form, creating a sense of volume and texture, particularly in the musculature of Hercules and the drapery of Omphale. This interplay of light and shadow not only enhances the visual interest but also speaks to the Enlightenment's fascination with classical art and its values. The arrangement of smaller scenes around the central figures creates a narrative border, invoking a sense of history and the cyclical nature of classical myths. This combination of classical subject matter with Piranesi's detailed engraving invites us to consider how past cultural narratives continue to inform our understanding.