Hercules valt een slang aan die een vel papier met dedicatie verscheurt 1636

"Hercules valt een slang aan die een vel papier met dedicatie verscheurt" (Hercules attacks a snake that tears a sheet of paper with a dedication) is an etching created in 1636 by Johann Wilhelm Baur. The image depicts the Greek hero Hercules battling a serpent, which symbolizes the challenges and obstacles one must overcome in life. The dedication on the paper is torn and being destroyed, possibly referencing the destruction of a powerful figure. Baur's skillful use of etching technique creates a dynamic and dramatic scene, characteristic of the Baroque period. The artwork can be viewed at the Rijksmuseum.