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Hercules and Cacus
Hendrik Goltzius
1613 · Oil Paint, Canvas
This dramatic 17th-century masterpiece depicts the mythological hero Hercules in a powerful, triumphant stance.
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Where it works
A substantial artwork with a strong pulse with warm, lived-in color — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Commercial Space · Library · Study
- Placement
- Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown, Olive green
About the piece
Painted in 1613 by Hendrik Goltzius, this work captures the legendary victory of Hercules over the giant Cacus. The painting showcases the artist's masterful command of anatomy and color, characteristic of late Dutch Mannerism, with its bold figures and atmospheric landscape.
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