The Labors of Hercules: Hercules on the Pyre c. 1528

"The Labors of Hercules: Hercules on the Pyre" is a woodcut created by Gabriel Salmon circa 1528. The image depicts the Greek hero Hercules, a half-god, enduring a painful ordeal on a burning pyre. The intricate detail of the woodcut, particularly the flames and the muscular physique of Hercules, exemplifies the artist's skill in capturing the dramatic tension of the myth. This print is a prime example of the use of woodcut in illustrating classical literature, offering a glimpse into the artistic interpretations of these stories during the Renaissance.