Hercules and Cacus 

This bronze plaquette by Italian Renaissance artist Caradosso Foppa depicts the Greek mythological hero Hercules battling the monstrous Cacus. Cacus, a fire-breathing giant, was known for stealing cattle and was eventually killed by Hercules in a fight that took place in the city of Rome, where the ruins of a temple are depicted in the background of the plaquette. The use of high relief in the bronze allows for a strong sense of depth and physicality, making this small-scale work a powerful expression of the myth.