Statuette of Herakles
3rd century B.C.
- Medium
- Bronze
- Dimensions
- 19.3 × 8.6 cm
- Status
- In Museum Collection
- Collect24 Art ID
- C24-234018
A solid cast statuette of a young, nude, and unbearded Herkles. He stands with his weight on his right leg; his left leg is bent and slightly back. In his upheld right hand, he held a club, now missing, as if about to swing. In his outstretched left hand, he holds an apple. He wears the lion skin over his head, tied around the chest, and draped over his left arm. This Herakles has unusual proportions, with a lithe body, very long legs, and large feet. The hanging portion of the lion skin is rendered almost flat. The facial features are rather crudely indicated.
Provenance
Gift of Lucien Mandelik
Registry history
- 3rd century B.C. — Recorded in the collection of J. Paul Getty Museum — sculpture
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