Hercules 1772 - 1773

This 18th-century etching by Antoine Alexandre Joseph Cardon depicts the Greek hero Hercules, a figure renowned for his strength and bravery. The artwork, created between 1772 and 1773, showcases Hercules in a classical pose, holding a club over his shoulder, while standing next to a tree stump. The detailed rendering of Hercules' musculature and the use of chiaroscuro add a sense of realism to the image. This etching, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is an excellent example of the neoclassical style popular during the period.