cma-european-art: Hercules and the Nemean Lion, 1500s or later, Cleveland Museum of Art: European Pa
cma-european-art: Hercules and the Nemean Lion, 1500s or later, Cleveland Museum of Art: European Painting and SculptureThe original owner of this work would have understood that this scene referred to the entire story of Hercules, the demi-god who had to accomplish twelve labors. The lion is named after the city of Nemea, near Corinth, a monstrous beast sent by the goddess Hera to wreak havoc on the area. After killing the lion, Hercules wore his pelt, commonly seen in other representations of the hero.Size: Overall: 10.2 x 6 x 4 cm (4 x 2 3/8 x 1 9/16 in.)Medium: bronzehttps://clevelandart.org/art/1975.111 -- source link