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Hercules Fighting the Nemean Lion
Giovanni Antonio da Brescia (mentioned on object), after 1507
Slaying the Nemean lion was the first of the Twelve Labours of Hercules. It was a favourite subject among artists, representing the victory of human virtue over bestial lust. The engraver used a now-lost drawing by Mantegna for this print. He rendered light and shade with parallel lines, creating the illusion of a depiction of an ancient marble sculpture.
- Artwork typeprint
- Object numberRP-P-OB-1969
- Dimensionsheight 282 mm x width 253 mm
- Physical characteristicskopergravure