Battle of Hercules and the Giants 15th century
anonymous
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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drawing
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toned paper
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ink drawing
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ink painting
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pencil sketch
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possibly oil pastel
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fluid art
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ink drawing experimentation
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pen-ink sketch
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watercolour illustration
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sword
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watercolor
This 15th century drawing, "Battle of Hercules and the Giants," is a dynamic depiction of a mythological battle. The anonymous artist skillfully uses pen and ink to create a sense of chaos and energy within a dense composition of clashing figures. The muscular anatomy of both gods and giants is rendered with precision and detail, highlighting the artist's mastery of the human form. Though the identity of the artist is unknown, this drawing offers a glimpse into the artistic style of the period and the enduring power of classical mythology.
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