The Choice of Hercules between Virtue and Pleasure
1764
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1764
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
The painting depicts a scene with three figures. In the center, a man stands with his arms outstretched, wearing a brown cloth wrapped around his waist. To his left, a woman sits on the ground, dressed in a yellow robe and a blue shawl, with a gold band around her upper arm. On the right, another woman stands, wearing a white robe and a dark green shawl, with her right arm raised. The background features trees and bushes. The man in the center appears to be making a choice between the two women. The woman on the left looks at him with a serious expression, while the woman on the right gazes at him with a more relaxed demeanor. This painting is reminiscent of the work of artist Benjamin West.
