Hercules boeit Nereus 1849

"Hercules boeit Nereus" is a pencil drawing by Eugène Delacroix, created in 1849 and housed at the Rijksmuseum. The drawing depicts the Greek hero Hercules subduing the sea god Nereus, who is depicted in the foreground struggling against the hero. The scene takes place in a landscape with rocks and hills, with a drawing style characteristic of Delacroix's expressive and energetic lines. This piece showcases Delacroix's talent for capturing movement and drama, illustrating the power and strength of Hercules.