Hercules and Iole after 1600

"Hercules and Iole" is a drawing by Annibale Carracci, a prominent figure of the Bolognese School of painting. Completed sometime after 1600, the artwork depicts the mythological scene of Hercules and Iole, with the hero playing a tambourine while Iole arranges her hair. This drawing showcases Carracci's masterful command of anatomy and figure composition, characteristic of his artistic style. "Hercules and Iole" is now part of the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago, providing a glimpse into the creative process of one of the most celebrated Italian artists of the late Renaissance.