De roof van Deïanira 1520 - 1561

This black and white drawing, *De roof van Deïanira*, by Battista Franco is part of a series depicting the myth of Hercules. The work is a detailed rendering of a scene where Hercules is shown abducting Deïanira, daughter of King Oeneus, on horseback, with the use of powerful, dynamic lines that create a sense of movement and action. The artist’s mastery of anatomical detail is clear in the depiction of the figures, making the work a fine example of Mannerist art.