Hercules and Nessus

Minneapolis Institute of Art

Hercules and Nessus

Jacob BinckLinkedCulture matchlcp-35634d1d84a4

Date
c. 1525–61
Medium
Engraving
Department
European Art
Institution
Minneapolis Institute of Art
Object ID
121319

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In a comical turn, Jacob Binck conflated Hercules with the wreath-wearing Wild Man, a lustful, terrifying forest creature of medieval folklore. In myth, Hercules shoots the centaur Nessus with an arrow for offending his wife Deianeira. Here he demonstrates his brute strength (another Wild Man trait) with his gnarled club, a symbol of his virtue. His deflated foe literally bends to his will. Germany, Europe

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Gift of Elizabeth, Julie, and Catherine Andrus in memory of John and Marion Andrus

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