The Great Hercules
1589
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1589
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The painting shows a strong man, Hercules, in a classic pose. He's standing with his feet apart, holding a big club. This work is interesting because it was made using a detailed process, which allowed the artist to create intricate lines and textures, like the folds in Hercules' clothing and the muscles in his body. You can learn more about the artist who made this, Goltzius, Hendrick.
![The Farnese Hercules, three-quarter view turned to left [plate 3]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/b0564bebaad016fa/thumb.webp)
![The Farnese Hercules, front view [plate 2]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/cedb2cb031c3391b/thumb.webp)
![The Borghese Gladiator, back view [plate 29]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/e76fdd1927ce2d52/thumb.webp)
![A Nude Fighting Man, side view, turned to left [plate 27]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/39122f796b85b2fb/thumb.webp)
