Sculpture
Hercules and Antaeus
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- Date
- mid 17th Century
- Accession number
- 27.175
- Makers
- after Giambologna(Opens in new tab) (Flemish, 1529–1608)
- workshop of Ferdinando Tacca(Opens in new tab) (Italian, 1619–1690)
- Dimensions
- 18 x 12 x 7 in. (45.7 x 30.5 x 17.8 cm.)
- Medium
- bronze
- Description
- In this sculptural group inspired by classical mythology, Hercules is wrestling Antaeus. The statuette is closely related to a group designed by Giambologna, and known today through several versions in bronze, terracotta, and plaster.
- Credit
- The Huntington
