1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
The Infant Hercules is a 1850 by Charles Howard Hodges, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting depicts a dramatic scene with the infant Hercules at its center. He is shown wearing a white cloth and holding a snake in each hand, with a determined expression on his face. The background is filled with various figures, including a woman who appears to be his mother, Alcmene, and a man who may be his father, Zeus. The atmosphere is tense, with dark clouds and smoke billowing around the figures. The use of chiaroscuro in this painting creates a sense of depth and contrast, highlighting the dramatic action of the scene. The artist's skillful use of light and shadow adds to the overall sense of drama and tension. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this painting, you might want to look up Hodges, Charles Howard.
A print on paper titled *The Infant Hercules* reproduces a composition originally created by Sir Joshua Reynolds, depicting the infant Hercules. The work was produced by Charles Howard Hodges in 1850.
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Charles Howard Hodges (1764 – 24 July 1837) was an English painter active in the Netherlands during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
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