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Nemean Lion Collection

The Nemean Lion, a legendary creature from Greek mythology, holds a prominent place in various artistic depictions throughout history

Background imageNemean Lion Collection: Hercules and the Nemean Lion, 1608. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Nicolaus van Aelst

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

Background imageNemean Lion Collection: Hercules Overcoming the Nemean Lion, c. 1520/1525. Creator: Albrecht Altdorfer

Hercules Overcoming the Nemean Lion, c. 1520/1525. Creator: Albrecht Altdorfer
Hercules Overcoming the Nemean Lion, c. 1520/1525

Background imageNemean Lion Collection: Hercules Strangling the Nemean Lion, from the Labors of Hercules, c. 1528. Creator: Gabriel Salmon

Hercules Strangling the Nemean Lion, from the Labors of Hercules, c. 1528. Creator: Gabriel Salmon
Hercules Strangling the Nemean Lion, from the Labors of Hercules, c. 1528

Background imageNemean Lion Collection: Gate of Hercules, Ephesus, Turkey

Gate of Hercules, Ephesus, Turkey

Background imageNemean Lion Collection: Hercules fighting the Nemean Lion (colour litho)

Hercules fighting the Nemean Lion (colour litho)
957859 Hercules fighting the Nemean Lion (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hercules fighting the Nemean Lion)

Background imageNemean Lion Collection: Hercules shows the Nemean lion he killed

Hercules shows the Nemean lion he killed
3707912 Hercules shows the Nemean lion he killed by Antelami, Benedetto (c.1150-c.1230) (& workshop); Duomo, Fidenza, Emilia-Romagna, Italy; (add.info.: Fidenza, Duomo (St)

Background imageNemean Lion Collection: Heracles and the Nemean Lion (engraving)

Heracles and the Nemean Lion (engraving)
3635237 Heracles and the Nemean Lion (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Heracles and the Nemean Lion)

Background imageNemean Lion Collection: Hercules and Hyllus (colour litho)

Hercules and Hyllus (colour litho)
957838 Hercules and Hyllus (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hercules and Hyllus. Illustration of Greek vase painting.); © Look and Learn

Background imageNemean Lion Collection: Hercules and the lion and Amazon Armour (colour litho)

Hercules and the lion and Amazon Armour (colour litho)
957857 Hercules and the lion and Amazon Armour (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hercules and the lion and Amazon Armour)

Background imageNemean Lion Collection: Hercules and Athena (colour litho)

Hercules and Athena (colour litho)
957836 Hercules and Athena (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hercules and Athena. Illustration of Greek vase painting.); © Look and Learn

Background imageNemean Lion Collection: Hector and Diomedes (colour litho)

Hector and Diomedes (colour litho)
957827 Hector and Diomedes (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hector and Diomedes. Illustration of Greek vase painting.); © Look and Learn

Background imageNemean Lion Collection: Hercules in battle with Geryon (colour litho)

Hercules in battle with Geryon (colour litho)
957867 Hercules in battle with Geryon (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hercules in battle with Geryon)

Background imageNemean Lion Collection: Hercules before Zeus (colour litho)

Hercules before Zeus (colour litho)
957860 Hercules before Zeus (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hercules before Zeus. Illustration of Greek vase painting.); © Look and Learn

Background imageNemean Lion Collection: Figures from Ancient Greece (colour litho)

Figures from Ancient Greece (colour litho)
957839 Figures from Ancient Greece (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Figures from Ancient Greece)

Background imageNemean Lion Collection: Hercules and the Nemean Lion, c. 1550. Creator: Unknown

Hercules and the Nemean Lion, c. 1550. Creator: Unknown
Hercules and the Nemean Lion, c. 1550

Background imageNemean Lion Collection: Hercules Slaying the Lion of Nemea, 1550. Creator: Heinrich Aldegrever

Hercules Slaying the Lion of Nemea, 1550. Creator: Heinrich Aldegrever
Hercules Slaying the Lion of Nemea, 1550

Background imageNemean Lion Collection: Hercules, in profile, killing the Nemean lion with his arm around its neck

Hercules, in profile, killing the Nemean lion with his arm around its neck, from The labors of Hercules, 1548

Background imageNemean Lion Collection: Hercules and the Nemean Lion, ca. 1517-18. Creator: Ugo da Carpi

Hercules and the Nemean Lion, ca. 1517-18. Creator: Ugo da Carpi
Hercules and the Nemean Lion, ca. 1517-18

Background imageNemean Lion Collection: Hercules and the Nemean Lion. Creator: Adamo Scultori

Hercules and the Nemean Lion. Creator: Adamo Scultori
Hercules and the Nemean Lion

Background imageNemean Lion Collection: Hercules Strangling the Nemean Lion, dated 1528. Creator: Agostino Veneziano

Hercules Strangling the Nemean Lion, dated 1528. Creator: Agostino Veneziano
Hercules Strangling the Nemean Lion, dated 1528

Background imageNemean Lion Collection: Labors Hercules 1st) Hercules chokes Nemean lion

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

Background imageNemean Lion Collection: Relief flanked figures Hercules Lernean Hydra

Relief flanked figures Hercules Lernean Hydra
Relief flanked by figures of Hercules with the Lernean Hydra and the Nemean lion, Apotheosis of Hercules, Le Brun, Charles, 1619-1690, Etching, engraving, black-and-white, 1713-1719

Background imageNemean Lion Collection: Putti carrying pelt Nemean Lion Hermes carrying

Putti carrying pelt Nemean Lion Hermes carrying
Putti carrying the pelt of the Nemean Lion; Hermes carrying a trumpet, Apotheosis of Hercules, Le Brun, Charles, 1619-1690, Etching, engraving, black-and-white, 1713-1719

Background imageNemean Lion Collection: Labors Hercules Hercules Strangling Nemean Lion

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

Background imageNemean Lion Collection: Hercules Nemean Lion 1898 Henri-Arthur Lefort des Ylouses

Hercules Nemean Lion 1898 Henri-Arthur Lefort des Ylouses
Hercules and the Nemean Lion, c. 1898. Henri-Arthur Lefort des Ylouses (French, 1846-1912). Gypsograph; sheet: 59.8 x 26.2 cm (23 9/16 x 10 5/16 in.); image: 59.6 x 25.7 cm (23 7/16 x 10 1/8 in.)

Background imageNemean Lion Collection: Hercules Nemean Lion 1500s later Italy France

Hercules Nemean Lion 1500s later Italy France
Hercules and the Nemean Lion, 1500s or later. Italy or France, 16th century or later. Bronze; overall: 10.2 x 6 x 4 cm (4 x 2 3/8 x 1 9/16 in.)

Background imageNemean Lion Collection: Hercules Nemean Lion 16th century Moderno Italian

Hercules Nemean Lion 16th century Moderno Italian
Hercules and the Nemean Lion, 16th century. Moderno (Italian, 1467-1528). Bronze; overall: 7.6 x 5.7 cm (3 x 2 1/4 in.)

Background imageNemean Lion Collection: Sallet in the Shape of a Lions Head, Italian, ca. 1475-80. Creator: Unknown

Sallet in the Shape of a Lions Head, Italian, ca. 1475-80. Creator: Unknown
Sallet in the Shape of a Lions Head, Italian, ca. 1475-80

Background imageNemean Lion Collection: Scene from ancient Greek vase with Heracles fighting the Nemean Lion by Piringer

Scene from ancient Greek vase with Heracles fighting the Nemean Lion by Piringer (after Greek original), engraving
Alexandre de Laborde (1774-1842), Collection de vases grecs de Ms le Comte de Lamberg, Paris, 1813-1824. Heracles fighting the Nemean lion. Engraving by Piringer after Greek original

Background imageNemean Lion Collection: Hercules Strangling Nemean Lion 1540-50 Chiaroscuro woodcut printed

Hercules Strangling Nemean Lion 1540-50 Chiaroscuro woodcut printed
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Background imageNemean Lion Collection: Hercules Nemean Lion Hercules grasps shoulders

Hercules Nemean Lion Hercules grasps shoulders
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Background imageNemean Lion Collection: Hercules Fighting Nemean Lion Engraving Sheet

Hercules Fighting Nemean Lion Engraving Sheet
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Background imageNemean Lion Collection: Hercules Nemean Lion Hercules grasps front right leg

Hercules Nemean Lion Hercules grasps front right leg
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Background imageNemean Lion Collection: Fight Nemean Lion Labors Hercules 1550 Engraving

Fight Nemean Lion Labors Hercules 1550 Engraving
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Background imageNemean Lion Collection: Hercules profile killing Nemean lion arm neck

Hercules profile killing Nemean lion arm neck
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Background imageNemean Lion Collection: Hercules (enamel)

Hercules (enamel)
XIR193578 Hercules (enamel) by French School, (16th century); Musee Municipal Antoine Vivenel, Compiegne, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageNemean Lion Collection: Antique illustration of Heracles fighting with the Nemean lion

Antique illustration of Heracles fighting with the Nemean lion
Antique illustration of circular medallion with the hero Heracles fighting and slaying the Nemean lion with his club, legendary creature from the Greek mythology


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The Nemean Lion, a legendary creature from Greek mythology, holds a prominent place in various artistic depictions throughout history. From the Gate of Hercules in Ephesus, Turkey to colorful lithographs and engravings, this fearsome lion has captivated audiences for centuries. In one striking image, we see Hercules engaged in an intense battle with the Nemean Lion. The lithograph brings to life their struggle as vibrant colors leap off the page. Another artwork showcases Hercules strangling the lion with red, yellow, and black chalk strokes that create a sense of raw power. Hercules proudly displays his conquest by presenting the slain Nemean Lion to onlookers. This act symbolizes his incredible strength and heroism. In yet another engraving, Heracles stands tall beside the ferocious beast he vanquished. Accompanied by Athena and wearing Amazon armor, Hercules is depicted as an unstoppable force against any adversary. His encounters with other mythical creatures such as Geryon are also immortalized through vivid color lithographs. Not limited to battles alone, Hercules is shown seeking guidance from Zeus himself in a breathtaking scene filled with awe-inspiring hues. These illustrations transport us back to ancient Greece where these tales originated. These captivating figures from Ancient Greece continue to inspire artists today who seek to capture their essence through color lithography and other mediums. The Nemean Lion remains an enduring symbol of bravery and triumph over adversity – its legacy forever etched into our collective imagination.