Hercules and the Centaur

Artist Francesco Bartolozzi (Italian, 1727 - 1815)

Place of ManufactureEurope

Mediumred chalk (sanguine)

DimensionsOverall: 9.9 x 7.7 cm

ClassificationsFINE ART

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Florence Cooper

Object number1975.085.001

DescriptionThis small study depicts an episode in the life of Hercules. Hercules identified by the skin of the Nemean lion (gained in the first of his Twelve Labours) fights the centaur Nessus. The subject seems to be a variation of the traditional story where Hercules kills Nessus with an arrow.

Status

Not on view