Curator’s note
Hercules Slaying the Hydra of Lerna
Part of Guido Reni's Hercules series, depicting the hero battling the many-headed Hydra of Lerna. Reni balances violent action with idealized form and graceful color, fusing drama with classical beauty.
Source: Arterra 큐레이션
- Date
- 1617
- Medium
- canvas
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