Hercules doodt Ladon en plukt de gouden appelen van de Hesperiden 1613 - 1638

"Hercules doodt Ladon en plukt de gouden appelen van de Hesperiden" (Hercules Kills Ladon and Plucks the Golden Apples of the Hesperides), a 1613-1638 engraving by Charles David (1590-1639), depicts a scene from Greek mythology. Hercules, known for his strength, faces the dragon Ladon, guardian of the golden apples. The image, held in the Rijksmuseum, showcases David's masterful use of line and detail, capturing the intense moment of combat with dramatic effect. The composition, with Hercules in the foreground and the garden in the background, emphasizes the epic scope of the myth and the challenge Hercules faces in obtaining the golden apples.