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Hercules vanquishes Cacus
Jan Pieter van Baurscheit (I), c. 1722 - c. 1728
Hercules was robbed by Cacus, whom he killed after a fierce fight. With his right hand Hercules powerfully pulls Cacus’ head back, forcing his own body to tilt in the opposite direction. At the end of the 17th century, the clash between the two brawny men symbolized Stadholder William III’s struggle against the king of France.
- Artwork typetuinbeeld
- Object numberBK-NM-13215-C
- Dimensionsheight 250 cm x weight 1120 kg, height 97 cm x width 89 cm x depth 89 cm x weight 1152 kg, width 96 cm x depth 96 cm x weight 1095 kg, weight 3347 kg
- Physical characteristicsBentheimer zandsteen