Hercules
Attributedattributed to
Bartolomeo Ammanati
(Italian, 1511 - 1592)
ClassificationsSCULPTURE
Datemid-16th Century
Mediumbronze
Dimensions15 x 7 x 7 in.
DescriptionThis sculpture portrays Hercules, the Roman equivalent of the Greek divine hero Heracles, who was known for his strength in classical mythology.
Credit LineThe Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens
Label TextRather than the flame-like compositions of Giambologna, Ammanati was interested in developing the type of muscular grandeur seen in the sculpture of Michelangelo of first half of the 16th century.Status
On viewObject number27.177
William Blake
ca. 1814-1816
Object number: 000.17
