Hercules en de Nemeïsche leeuw by Antoine Alexandre Joseph Cardon

Hercules en de Nemeïsche leeuw 1772 - 1773

quirky sketch

pencil sketch

old engraving style

sketch book

personal sketchbook

coloured pencil

pen-ink sketch

pen and pencil

sketchbook drawing

sketchbook art

This etching, "Hercules en de Nemeïsche leeuw" (Hercules and the Nemean lion), by Antoine Alexandre Joseph Cardon, depicts the Greek hero Hercules battling the Nemean lion, one of his twelve labors. The engraving, completed between 1772 and 1773, shows Hercules pinning the lion to the ground as he strangles it. The artwork is a detailed and dramatic interpretation of the myth, showcasing Cardon's mastery of line and composition. The etching is currently on display at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, a testament to Cardon's lasting artistic legacy.