Hercules kills the Symphalic Bird 1520

Albrecht Dürer’s *Hercules Kills the Symphalic Bird* depicts the Greek hero Hercules in a battle with a mythical creature. The artwork is an example of the Northern Renaissance style, with its detailed depiction of anatomy and its focus on realism. The bird, a creature with multiple heads, is depicted with a fierce and menacing expression, while Hercules is shown in a powerful pose, ready to strike. The scene is set in a landscape filled with trees and buildings, and the use of light and shadow adds depth and dimension to the painting. Created in 1520, the work is housed at the Germanisches Nationalmuseum in Nuremberg, Germany.