Hercules vecht met Diomedes by Jean Pesne

Hercules vecht met Diomedes 1678

pencil drawn

toned paper

light pencil work

pencil sketch

old engraving style

personal sketchbook

ink drawing experimentation

sketchbook drawing

pencil work

sketchbook art

This 1678 engraving by Jean Pesne, titled *Hercules vecht met Diomedes*, depicts a scene from Greek mythology where the hero Hercules battles Diomedes of Thrace. The artwork depicts the two figures in a dynamic pose, engaged in fierce combat, and highlights Hercules' strength and power. The engraving is a fine example of Baroque art, with its dramatic composition and detailed rendering of the figures. It is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.