Hercules Conquering Cacus ("Ercules")

Albrecht Dürer, c. 1496

This is a drawing of a scene with several figures. Two central muscular figures are engaging in combat, one with a weapon. The backdrop includes trees and a cityscape. The fine lines and shading create movement and texture, especially in the garments and scenery. The fallen figures' armor and the trees' style add to the scene's tension.
Artist
Albrecht Dürer
Date
c. 1496
Type
Print
Medium
woodcut on laid paper
Dimensions
sheet (trimmed to block): 39.2 × 28.1 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a drawing of a scene with several figures. Two central muscular figures are engaging in combat, one with a weapon. The backdrop includes trees and a cityscape. The fine lines and shading create movement and texture, especially in the garments and scenery. The fallen figures' armor and the trees' style add to the scene's tension.

Albrecht Dürer