The Labors of Hercules: Hercules and Nessus
1542
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1542
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
The painting shows Hercules and Nessus in a dramatic scene. Hans Sebald Beham created this work as part of a series on Hercules' labors. This series is notable because it packs big stories into small prints, which was a unique style for the time. You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of artist: Hans Sebald Beham (German, 1500–1550).
