Labors Collection

Heracles fighting the Nemean lion, Attic black-figure amphora from Vulci

Rose window depicting the works of the months and the twelve apostles (stained glass)
PC347105 Rose window depicting the works of the months and the twelve apostles (stained glass) by French School, (13th century); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Seashore. The mornings labors - Edwardian seaside scene depicts a family group on the beach. Artist: Mittie Morris Date: circa 1912

Hercules And The Hydra Hercules Kills The Hydra
Hercules kills the Hydra, the second of Hercules twelve labours. Hercules nephew Iolaus is doing battle with him against the monster. From a print by Michel Dorigny after the painting by Simon Vouet

Hercules and the Golden Apples. The Eleventh Labour of Hercules or Heracles was to steal the apples from the garden of Hesperides. From International Library of Famous Literature, published c.1900

February February title object twelve months
February February (title on object) The twelve months of the year, Les XII Mois de l Annee (series title), Night scene with three disguised children celebrating carnival: one dancing

Labors Hercules 1st 4th) Nemean lion; Hercules
Labors of Hercules (1st, 4th): Hercules and Nemean lion; Hercules and Erymanthian boar

Labors Hercules 6th) Stymphalian birds shot
Labors of Hercules (6th): Stymphalian birds shot by Hercules

Labors Hercules 12th) Cerberus captured
Labors of Hercules (12th): Cerberus captured by Hercules

Labors Hercules 3rd 5th 7th
Labors of Hercules (3rd, 5th, 7th)

Labors Hercules 8th) slain Diomedes thrown own mares
Labors of Hercules (8th): slain Diomedes is thrown to his own mares to be eaten

Labors Hercules 1st) Hercules chokes Nemean lion
Labors of Hercules (1st): Hercules chokes the Nemean lion

Labors Hercules 11th) garden Hesperides
Labors of Hercules (11th): Hercules in garden of Hesperides

Labors Hercules 2nd) Hydra Lerna killed
Labors of Hercules (2nd): Hydra of Lerna is killed by Hercules

Labors Hercules Hercules Killing Giant Cacus
The Labors of Hercules: Hercules Killing the Giant Cacus, 1545. Hans Sebald Beham (German, 1500-1550). Engraving

Labors Hercules Hercules Crushing Antaeus 1545
The Labors of Hercules: Hercules Crushing Antaeus, 1545. Hans Sebald Beham (German, 1500-1550). Engraving

Labors Hercules Hercules Conquering Troy 1545
The Labors of Hercules: Hercules Conquering Troy, 1545. Hans Sebald Beham (German, 1500-1550). Engraving

Labors Hercules Hercules Carrying Columns Gades
The Labors of Hercules: Hercules Carrying the Columns of Gades, 1545. Hans Sebald Beham (German, 1500-1550). Engraving

Labors Hercules Hercules Killing Lernean Hydra
The Labors of Hercules: Hercules Killing the Lernean Hydra, 1545. Hans Sebald Beham (German, 1500-1550). Engraving

Labors Hercules Hercules Receiving Garment Steeped
The Labors of Hercules: Hercules Receiving the Garment Steeped in Nessus Blood, 1542. Hans Sebald Beham (German, 1500-1550). Engraving

Labors Hercules Hercules Dragging Cerberus Underworld
The Labors of Hercules: Hercules Dragging Cerberus from the Underworld, 1545. Hans Sebald Beham (German, 1500-1550). Engraving

Labors Hercules Hercules Shooting Nessus 1542
The Labors of Hercules: Hercules Shooting Nessus, 1542. Hans Sebald Beham (German, 1500-1550). Engraving

Labors Hercules Hercules Abducting Iole 1544
The Labors of Hercules: Hercules Abducting Iole, 1544. Hans Sebald Beham (German, 1500-1550). Engraving

Labors Hercules Hercules Defeating Centaurs 1542
The Labors of Hercules: Hercules Defeating the Centaurs, 1542. Hans Sebald Beham (German, 1500-1550). Engraving

Labors Hercules Nessus 1542 Hans Sebald Beham
The Labors of Hercules: Hercules and Nessus, 1542. Hans Sebald Beham (German, 1500-1550). Engraving

Labors Hercules Hercules Strangling Nemean Lion
The Labors of Hercules: Hercules Strangling the Nemean Lion, 1548. Hans Sebald Beham (German, 1500-1550). Engraving

Leaf Psalter Prayerbook Calendar Page Peasant
Leaf from a Psalter and Prayerbook: Calendar Page with Peasant (recto) and Calendar Page with Labors (verso) (3 of 3 Excised Leaves), c. 1524. Germany, Hildesheim (?), 16th century

Leaf Psalter Prayerbook Calendar Page Labors
Leaf from a Psalter and Prayerbook: Calendar Page with Labors (verso), c. 1524. Germany, Hildesheim (?), 16th century. Ink

Labors Hercules Columns Gades 1545 Hans Sebald Beham
The Labors of Hercules: Hercules and the Columns of Gades, 1545. Hans Sebald Beham (German, 1500-1550). Engraving

Labors Hercules Pyre 1548 Hans Sebald Beham German
The Labors of Hercules: Hercules on his Pyre, 1548. Hans Sebald Beham (German, 1500-1550). Engraving

The Labours Of War, Science, Commerce And Agriculture. After A Miniature In A 13Th Century Psalter. From Les Artes Au Moyen Age, Published Paris 1873

Hercules Slays Augeas After Augeas Refuses To Pay Him After Cleaning The Augean Stables. From Les Artes Au Moyen Age, Published Paris 1873

Miguel de Cervantes (1547-1616) writing the dedication of h
Miguel de Cervantes (1547-1616). Spanish writer. Cervantes writing the dedication of his Persiles. Engraving by Capuz after a painting by Eugenio Oliva. The Spanish and American Illustration, 1883

Lichas Bringing Garment Nessus Hercules Labors
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Hercules Fighting Hydra Lerna Labors Hercules
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Hercules Cerberus Hercules grasps collar two demons
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Hercules Squeezing Antaeus Death Labors Hercules
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Hercules Centaurs Hercules holds head centaur
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Hercules strangling serpents grasps two serpents
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Hercules Fighting River-God Achelous Labors Hercules
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Hercules Mares Diomedes Hercules grasps bridle
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Hercules Killing Cacus Labors Hercules 1550 Engraving
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Hercules Resting Labors 1567 Engraving sheet
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July series representing labors months 1690 slightly earlier
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Hercules Hind Mount Cerynea Hercules strides alongside
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Hercules club center fighting centaur men fighting centaurs
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September series representing labors months 1690
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Nessus attempting take Dejanira Hercules restrains
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"Unleashing the Strength: Tales and Legends" In the realm of mythology, labors become a testament to one's indomitable spirit and unwavering determination. Just like Heracles fighting the mighty Nemean lion, we witness the triumph of human will over formidable challenges. This Attic black-figure amphora from Vulci captures that epic moment, immortalizing Heracles' heroic feat. As we gaze upon a mesmerizing rose window depicting the works of the months and the twelve apostles in stained glass, we are reminded that every labor holds its own significance. From Miguel de Cervantes passionately writing his dedication to Hercules slaying Augeas after refusing payment for cleaning his stables, these endeavors symbolize our relentless pursuit of excellence. The seashore awakens with each passing morning as it embraces its own set of labors. The crashing waves whisper tales untold, carrying echoes of resilience and perseverance against nature's forces, and is here that we find solace amidst life's trials. Hercules' journey continues with his eleventh labor - stealing golden apples from Hesperides' garden. In this International Library masterpiece published in 1900, we witness Hercules defying all odds to accomplish what seems impossible. Such stories remind us that true strength lies not only in physical prowess but also in strategic thinking and unwavering resolve. Labors extend beyond mythical realms; they encompass various facets of life itself - war, science, commerce, agriculture - all intricately woven together like a 13th-century psalter miniature depicted in Les Artes Au Moyen Age publication from Paris 1873. These endeavors shape civilizations and propel humanity forward through innovation and progress. February arrives adorned with its title object representing one-twelfth part of time's grand tapestry – an embodiment of diligent work within each month's cycle.