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1. Introduction of Hercules and Antaeus Sculpture This Bronze Hercules Sculpture depicts the fierce battle between Hercules and the giant Antaeus from ancient Greek mythology. Antaeus, son of the earth goddess Gaia, gained immense strength simply by touching the ground. Hercules, upon discovering this secret while wrestling with him, lifted him aloft, rendering him powerless […]

1. Introduction of Farnese Hercules Replica Lysippos (c. 390–300 BC) was a renowned sculptor of Ancient Greece, known as Alexander the Great’s personal sculptor. Known for his idealized human proportions and dynamic poses, he was a key figure in the transition from Late Antiquity to Hellenistic art. Lysippos reformed traditional sculptural proportions, creating figures with […]

1. Introduction of Ancient Statue of Hercules This bronze sculpture is a replica of the famous Farnese Hercules. The original was unearthed at the Baths of Caracalla in Rome, Italy, and is now housed in the National Archaeological Museum of Naples. This Ancient Statue of Hercules depicts the hero Hercules in a resting position after […]

1. Introduction of Hercules Torso Statue The Torso of Hercules Statue is a sculpture depicting the ancient Greek hero Heracles. The extant portion consists of the torso from the chest to the thigh. Cast in bronze, the Hercules Torso Statue has a deep, dark, glossy finish and a rich, heavy texture. Hercules’s powerful pectoral muscles, […]

1. Introduction of Hercules Sculpture Lion This Bronze Hercules Sculpture, inspired by ancient Greek mythology, perfectly captures the heroism and divine power of Heracles. Heracles, the son of Zeus and the mortal woman Alcmene, is renowned for his extraordinary strength and accomplishments in the Twelve Labors. In this sculpture, he holds his club aloft, his […]

1. Introduction of Ancient Greek Hercules Statue Hercules, originally known as Heracles in Greek, means “Glory of Hera.” He was the son of Zeus and the mortal Alcmene, possessing extraordinary strength and courage. Due to the jealousy and persecution of the goddess Hera, Heracles was forced to complete the “Twelve Labors,” which included slaying the […]

Hercules (Greek: Herakles) is one of the most iconic heroes in ancient Greek mythology. Born the son of Zeus and the mortal woman Alcmene, he was gifted with divine power, yet his fate was shattered by the jealousy of the goddess Hera. Hercules’ image not only symbolizes strength but also embodies courage and sacrifice. For […]

This sculpture of Hercules versus the Hydra draws inspiration from one of the most famous ancient Greek myths, depicting the hero completing the second of his twelve labors: slaying the Hydra. In the Hercules Fighting Hydra Statue, Hercules, club raised high, muscles tense, fiercely confronts the coiled, roaring Hydra. This work not only depicts a […]

1. Introduction of Roman Hercules Statue Hercules, known as Heracles in Roman mythology (corresponding to Heracles in Greek mythology), is one of the most famous heroes of antiquity. The son of the god Zeus and the mortal Alcmene, he was gifted with immense strength. From infancy, he was able to strangle a venomous snake sent […]

1. Introduction of Bronze Hercules Sculpture Hercules is one of the greatest heroes in Greek mythology. Son of Zeus and the mortal Alcmene, he was gifted with extraordinary strength and courage. Legend has it that, due to a momentary indiscretion, he was forced to undertake the Twelve Labors, challenging him to immortality. One of the […]