Hercules vecht met de Amazones 1678

"Hercules vecht met de Amazones" is an engraving by Jean Pesne, a French painter and draughtsman, dating from 1678. The artwork, housed at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, depicts a scene from Greek mythology in which the hero Hercules fights the Amazons, a race of warrior women. The engraving showcases the dramatic action of the battle, with Hercules on horseback striking down an Amazon who lies on the ground. The circular composition and detailed rendering of figures and their emotions make this a powerful and visually captivating work.