Hercules wreekt zich op de Boreaden by Jean Pesne

Hercules wreekt zich op de Boreaden 1678

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light pencil work

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"Hercules wreekt zich op de Boreaden" (Hercules takes revenge on the Boreads) is a 1678 engraving by Jean Pesne, a French artist known for his work in the Baroque period. The scene depicts the mythological hero Hercules, armed with a bow and arrow, confronting two figures fleeing from him. This dramatic scene exemplifies Pesne's ability to convey action and emotion through line and shading. The engraving is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.

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