Hercules and Telephos

Maker Hubert Le Sueur (French, ca. 1590 - after 1658)

Collections

Outdoor Sculptures

ClassificationsSCULPTURE

Datec.1648

Mediumbronze

Dimensions77 in. (195.6 cm.)

DescriptionA bronze statue portraying Roman emperor Commodus as Hercules, who was famous for his strength, in classical mythology.

Credit LineThe Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens

Status

On view

Object number22.38

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