Hercules overwint de Tweedracht en de Nijd by Christoffel Jegher

Hercules overwint de Tweedracht en de Nijd c. 1635

christoffeljegher

light pencil work

pen sketch

pencil sketch

junji ito style

ink drawing experimentation

pen-ink sketch

limited contrast and shading

pen work

tattoo art

pencil art

"Hercules overwint de Tweedracht en de Nijd" (Hercules Conquers Discord and Envy), created around 1635, is an etching by Flemish artist Christoffel Jegher (1596-1653). This dynamic composition depicts Hercules, the Roman hero, grappling with a monstrous figure that embodies Discord and Envy. A winged cherub, symbolizing virtue, triumphantly descends above the scene. This artwork showcases Jegher's mastery of line and detail in his portrayal of the dramatic struggle, reflecting the artistic ideals of the Baroque period.