Herakles Collection

Roman statue of a drunken Hercules. The mythical Greek hero Heracles, son of Zeus and the mortal Alcmene

Zeus / Jupiter
Zeus (Jupiter) and Hera (Juno) sit with his eagle, visited by Poseidon (Neptune) Hermes (Mercury) and his son (by Alkmene, not Hera, hence her gesture) Herakles

Hercules Brings Cerberus to Eurystheus, with Hermes and Athena, c6th century BC. Greek Vase from an Etruscan Tomb

A statue of Hercules and Cerberus
Hercules is capturing Cerberus and completeing his twelfth labour. This is from the portal of the Michaelertrakt, Hofburg, Vienna

Religion / Egypt / Heryshaf
Ram-God of Middle Egypt, the Lord of Suten-Henen : he is the Egyptian equivalent of the Greek Herakles (Budge names him Heru-Shefit)

Relief from mausoleum of Hercules chaining Cerberus, c2nd century. Trier Museum

The drunken Hercules, House of the Stags, Herculaneum, Italy

The Farnese Hercules, 18th century. Found in the collection of The Hermitage, St Petersburg

Antaeus Defeated
Antaeus is a mighty wrestler, but he draws his strength from the Earth, and when he opposes Herakless entry into Africa, he is defeated by being lifted off the ground

Dropsy Courting Consumption, October 25, 1810. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Dropsy Courting Consumption, October 25, 1810

Cerberus & Herakles
The last Labour of Herakles is to descend to the Underworld and capture the three-headed dog Cerberus; he does this, but returns the dog to Hades who needs him as a watchdog

The Republican Hercules defending his Country, pub. 1797 (hand coloured engraving)
2966814 The Republican Hercules defending his Country, pub. 1797 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

Hercules and Omphale, c. 1640. Artist: Cavallino, Bernardo (1616-1656)
Hercules and Omphale, c. 1640. Found in the collection of the National Museum of Western Art, Tokyo

Hercules and the Lernaean Hydra, after Gustave Moreau, c. 1876 (oil on canvas)
XIR226576 Hercules and the Lernaean Hydra, after Gustave Moreau, c.1876 (oil on canvas) by Berchere, Narcisse (1819-91); 55x45 cm; Musee Gustave Moreau, Paris

Landscape with Hercules and Cacus, c. 1656 (oil on canvas)
XIR205776 Landscape with Hercules and Cacus, c.1656 (oil on canvas) by Poussin, Nicolas (1594-1665); 156x202 cm; Pushkin Museum, Moscow

Herakles and the Amazons
The ninth labour : In order to obtain the Girdle of Hippolyta, queen of the Amazons, he must first vanquish the Amazons themselves

Hercules and Antaeus, 1610. Creator: Lucas Kilian
Hercules and Antaeus, 1610

Hercules defeats Antaeus, 1563. Creators: Cornelis Cort, Hieronymus Cock
Hercules defeats Antaeus, 1563. Series: The Labours of Hercules, plate 9

Hercules and the Mares of Diomedes, 1608. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Nicolaus van Aelst
Hercules and the Mares of Diomedes, 1608. Series: The Labors of Hercules, pl. 8

Hercules and Seated Woman, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Hercules and Seated Woman, 19th century

Hercules and Cerberus, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Hercules and Cerberus, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 68

Hercules and the Hydra of Lerna, 1608. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Nicolaus van Aelst
Hercules and the Hydra of Lerna, 1608. From The Labors of Hercules, pl. 3

Hercules and Cerberus, 1608. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Nicolaus van Aelst
Hercules and Cerberus, 1608. From The Labors of Hercules, pl. 11

Hercules and the Oxen of Geryones, 1608. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Nicolaus van Aelst
Hercules and the Oxen of Geryones, 1608. From The Labors of Hercules, pl. 9

Sparta Archaeological Museum, Greece, 2003. Creator: Ethel Davies
Marble head of Hercules, 3rd-2nd century BC, at the Sparta Archaeological Museum, Agiou Nikonos, Greece, 2003

Hercules and Cacus, 1588. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
Hercules and Cacus, 1588

Les Écuries d'Augias, 1842. Creator: Honore Daumier
Les Ecuries d'Augias, 1842. The Augean Stables. Se faire recureur, pour un heros superbe, C'est, par Hercule, un gout difficile a chanter

Hercules and Cacus, 1588. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
Hercules and Cacus, 1588

Hercules and Antaeus, after 1507. Creator: Giovanni Antonio da Brescia
Hercules and Antaeus, after 1507

Hercules Resting from His Labors, 1567. Creator: Giorgio Ghisi
Hercules Resting from His Labors, 1567

Seated Hercules, c.1795. Creator: Guillaume Boichot
Seated Hercules, c.1795

Hercules and the Centaurs, 1563. Creator: Cornelis Cort
Hercules and the Centaurs, 1563. From The Labours of Hercules, plate 1

Hercules, 1548. Creator: Baccio Bandinelli
Hercules, 1548

Hercules and the Nemean Lion, 1608. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Nicolaus van Aelst
Hercules and the Nemean Lion, 1608. From The Labors of Hercules, pl. 2

Hercules and the Serpent Ladon, 1608. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Nicolaus van Aelst
Hercules and the Serpent Ladon, 1608. From The Labors of Hercules, pl. 10. Hercules draws his bow, the rearing serpent appears in profile

Hercules and the Hind of Mount Cerynea, 1608. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Nicolaus van Aelst
Hercules and the Hind of Mount Cerynea, 1608. From The Labors of Hercules, pl. 6. Hercules strides alongside the hind and grasps the base of one antler with his right hand

Hercules and the Boar of Erymanthus, 1608. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Nicolaus van Aelst
Hercules and the Boar of Erymanthus, 1608. From The Labors of Hercules, pl. 4 Hercules holds down the boar's snout with his left hand and raises his club with his right hand

Hercules Throwing Lichas into the Sea, 1815/45. Creator: Auguste de Valmont
Hercules Throwing Lichas into the Sea, 1815/45

"The Goddess of Discord in the Garden of the Hesperides", painted by J.W.M. Turner... 1857
"The Goddess of Discord in the Garden of the Hesperides", 1806, painted by J.W.M. Turner, R.A. - in the Marlborough House Gallery, 1857

Hercules Slays the Centaurs (Jupiter Defeating the Centaurs), 1645-1650. Creator: Jacob van Campen
Hercules Slays the Centaurs (Jupiter Defeating the Centaurs), 1645-1650

Hercules Gets Cerberus from the Underworld (Charon, the Ferryman of the Styx), 1645-1650. Creator: Jacob van Campen
Hercules Gets Cerberus from the Underworld (Charon, the Ferryman of the Styx), 1645-1650

The Infant Hercules with a Serpent, 1700-1722. Creator: Pieter van der Werff
The Infant Hercules with a Serpent, 1700-1722

Hercules at the crossroads, 1677-1755. Creator: Elias van Nijmegen
Hercules at the crossroads, 1677-1755. Design for a painting

Hercules at the crossroads, 1677-1755. Creator: Elias van Nijmegen
Hercules at the crossroads, 1677-1755. Design for a painting

Hercules and Deïanira, 1696. Creator: Hendrick van Beaumont
Hercules and Deianira, 1696. Embracing

Hercules kills the dragon Ladon, 1696. Creator: Hendrick van Beaumont
Hercules kills the dragon Ladon, 1696. Ladon protects the garden of the Hesperides. Hercules beats Ladon with his club

Hercules Steals the Oxen of Geryon, 1590-1635. Creator: Joos de Momper, the younger
Hercules Steals the Oxen of Geryon, 1590-1635

Hercules Destroying the Centaur Nessus, c.1550-c.1560. Creator: Maerten van Heemskerck
Hercules Destroying the Centaur Nessus, c.1550-c.1560

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"Herakles: The Legendary Strength and Adventures of Hercules" Step into the world of ancient mythology as we explore the captivating tales surrounding Herakles, better known as Hercules. This Roman statue depicts a drunken Hercules, reminding us that even demigods have their moments of weakness. Born to Zeus, the king of gods in Greek mythology (known as Jupiter in Roman mythology), Hercules possessed immense strength and bravery. One notable feat was when he brought Cerberus, the three-headed dog guarding the gates of the Underworld, to Eurystheus with Hermes and Athena by his side. The image of Hercules standing triumphantly alongside Cerberus is immortalized in this stunning statue. It symbolizes his victory over death itself and showcases his divine connection to both religion and Egypt's deity Heryshaf. In another relief from a mausoleum dating back to the 2nd century BC, we witness Hercules chaining Cerberus. This portrayal highlights not only his physical might but also his role as a guardian against evil forces. Moving forward through time, we encounter various representations of Hercules' adventures. In Herculaneum's House of Stags, an exquisite fresco captures him inebriated once again – a reminder that even heroes can succumb to temptation. The Farnese Hercules sculpture from the 18th century showcases Herculean strength at its finest. Its intricate details emphasize both his muscular physique and indomitable spirit. Hercules' battles were not limited to mythical creatures alone; he also fought against mortal enemies like Antaeus who met their defeat at his hands. A hand-colored engraving titled "The Republican Hercules defending his Country" portrays him as a defender of justice during times fraught with political turmoil. However, it wasn't all battles for our hero; love found its way into his life too.