Hercules Carrying the Two Columns of Gaza
1550
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1550
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This print shows a muscular man bending over, holding two giant columns under his arms. His hair is wild, and he looks strong. In the background, there’s a small ship, a ruined building, and another person sitting on the ground. The text at the bottom is in Latin, talking about how the man’s strength makes monuments. The artist used lines and shading to show muscles and movement clearly. Next, look up Aldegrever, Heinrich to see more of his work.
