Bronze Herakles

Unknown

last quarter of the 6th century BCE · Bronze · Greek and Roman Art

Herakles is presented here not only as a hero of extraordinary strength and vitality but also as a beautifully groomed—and thus civilized—individual. This aspect is emphasized; on the Andokides amphora, he appears as fully the equal of the god Apollo. Only later do episodes such as the madness that Hera inflicted upon him become prominent in art. The bronze statuette was probably made as a dedication in a sanctuary.

Artist

Unknown

Date

last quarter of the 6th century BCE

Medium

Bronze

Culture

Greek

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Fletcher Fund, 1928