Hercules Obtaining the Girdle of Hyppolita 

"Hercules Obtaining the Girdle of Hyppolita" is a 17th-century oil painting by Nikolaus Knüpfer, currently housed in the Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg, Russia. This work depicts the Greek mythological scene of Hercules obtaining the magical girdle of Hyppolita, the Queen of the Amazons. The painting captures the moment of confrontation between the two figures, with Hyppolita, dressed in a flowing golden gown and a feathered headdress, resisting Hercules, whose fierce expression is visible under his lion-skin helmet. The dramatic composition and use of light and shadow enhance the narrative, making this a compelling visual representation of the myth.