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Hercules and Omphale - Oil Painting on Canvas - 18th Century

18th Century

$21,383.65
£15,896.26
€18,000
CA$29,414.28
A$32,766.85
CHF 17,284
MX$397,308.18
NOK 219,877.36
SEK 204,829.69
DKK 137,101.26

About the Item

Hercules and Omphale is an original painting realized in France between the end of the 18th and the beginning of the 19th Century. Original oil painting on canvas. Dimensions: 73 x 98 cm. XIX Century gilded wood frame. Mint conditions. Wishing to expiate the murder of one of his friends, Hercules consulted the oracle of Apollo, who advised him to enter the service of Omphale, Queen of Lydia. Although Hercules was the son of Zeus and was famed for his invincible strength di lui, he submitted to the tasks the queen devised for him to expiate his crime di lui. Omphale fell in love with Hercules for his strength and physical beauty di lui, and the couple married. This tale, found in both Greek and Roman mythology, is told with a number of variations. It proved a great source of inspiration for French and Italian Mannerist painters, as well as the Venetian artists who influenced Lemoyne. François Boucher also painted a version of the same love scene.
  • Creation Year:
    18th Century
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 28.75 in (73 cm)Width: 38.59 in (98 cm)Depth: 1.19 in (3 cm)
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  • Framing:
    Framing Options Available
  • Condition:
    Insurance may be requested by customers as additional service, contact us for more information.
  • Gallery Location:
    Roma, IT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: M-1160681stDibs: LU65037621832

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