The Infant Hercules Throttling the Serpents
William Blake, 1790–1793
- Kunstenaar
- William Blake
- Datering
- 1790–1793
- Soort
- Tekening
- Techniek
- graphite
- Afmetingen
- overall (approximate): 19,2 × 14,2 cm
- Collectie
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licentie
- Publiek domein, CC0
Beeldbeschrijving
The sketch shows four figures positioned next to each other. There is a person to the left seated in a semi-reclined position with one hand on the ground and the other on a knee. In the center, a child is seated on a soft cushion or drapery, with arms slightly extended. To the right, two figures are depicted standing upright. The figures are drawn with minimal detailing, and there is a faint outline suggesting an indoor setting or structural form in the background.