Antique Hercules

The fireback is furthermore decorated with two pillars of Hercules. The pillars refer to the club of Hercules and stand for strength and the unknown.

16th century French Gothic fireback with two pillars of Hercules and a pediment. The pillar refers to the club of Hercules, his favorite weapon.

Each medallion represents a view of a Roman monument such as the temples of Hercules Cori, the Vesta, the Sybille Tivoli but also the tomb of Cecilia Metella ...

The male figure wears a lion skin over his head, a direct classical reference to Hercules. This emblem symbolises strength, courage, and triumph, but also moral resilience and the ca...

17th century French Louis XIV period fireback with horses, two pillars of Hercules, and the date of production of the fireback, 1691.

In 1861, the studio received a medal for Ercole con cinghiale sulla spalla (Hercules with Boar on Shoulder), Due Cani (Two Dogs), and Cinghiale (Boar) at the National Exposition in F...

The pillars stand for the club of Hercules and symbolize strength and the unknown.

The pillars, called pillars of Hercules, stand for the club of Hercules. They symbolize strength and the unknown.

The cross is since then a sign for humility and sacrifice. The pillars of Hercules symbolize strength. They stand for the club of Hercules.

The two pillars stand for the club of Hercules. They symbolize strength and the unknown.

The pillars stand for the club of Hercules and symbolize strength and the unknown. The Monogram IHS stands for Iesus Hominum Salvator (Jesus the Savior of Humanity) or In Hoc Signo (...

Above, Hercules' head on the frieze center is topped by the skin of the Nemean lion.

As a result the cross became a sign for humility and sacrifice. The pillars of Hercules symbolize strength and the unknown. They stand for the club of Hercules.

The pillars refer to the club of Hercules and stand for strength and the unknown. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black/pewter patina.

The pillar refers to the club of Hercules, his favorite weapon. It symbolizes strength and the unknown.

The fireback is also decorated with two pillars of Hercules. The pillars stand for strength and the unknown.

As a result the cross became a sign for humility and sacrifice. The pillars of Hercules symbolize strength and the unknown. They stand for the club of Hercules.

The cross is since then a sign for humility and sacrifice. The pillars of Hercules symbolize strength and the unknown. They stand for the club of Hercules.

Omphale is the subject of Greek and Roman mythology and was married to Hercules, son of Zeus. She is depicted wearing the skin of the Nemean Lion, slain by Hercules in the first of h...

Omphale is depicted here according to an iconography that has settled in artistic culture over the centuries and which sees her wearing a lion's headdress, since literature tells tha...

Atlas plays a role in the myths of the greatest Greek heroes: Heracles (Hercules in Roman mythology) and Perseus. This small bronze ornament on a nickel plated semi-sphere carries a...

The sides of the desk display elegant quarter veneered Tulipwood panels set within mottled Ormolu frames and centered by stately mounts of Hercules wearing a lion skin. Above the mou...

As a result the cross became a sign for humility and sacrifice. The pillars of Hercules symbolize strength and the unknown. They stand for the club of Hercules.

The cross is since then a sign for humility and sacrifice. The pillars of Hercules symbolize strength and the unknown. They stand for the club of Hercules.

The center of the frieze is ornated by a Hercules' head wearing the skin of the Nemean lion, carved in very high relief.

The center of the frieze is ornated by a Hercules' head wearing the skin of the Nemean lion, carved in very high relief.

The pillars stand for the club of Hercules and symbolize strength and the unknown. The year of production, 1771, is also cast in the fireback.

Below her, trophies, including a shield adorned with a winged Victory holding a palm and crown leaning against the armour of Hercules, further emphasize the theme of triumph. Mercury...

The cross is since then a sign for humility and sacrifice. The pillars of Hercules symbolize strength and the unknown. They stand for the club of Hercules.

As a result the cross became a sign for humility and sacrifice. The pillars of Hercules symbolize strength and the unknown. They stand for the club of Hercules.

Each with a Hercules figure holding a ball on their back. Estate of William Hodgins.

The collection included Caravaggio’s Boy bitten by a Lizard now in the National Gallery, London and the first Poussin in a British collection, Hercules Between Vice and Virtue, now a...

An Impressive and Imposing Pair of Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Six Light Sconces The long body topped and centered with a mask of Hercules, above C scrolled acanthus branches, tw...

The pillars stand for the club of Hercules and symbolize strength and the unknown.

The pillar refers to the club of Hercules, his favorite weapon. It symbolizes power.

Represents Hercules leaning on a tree trunk with his mace and three apples in the left hand from the Garden of the Hesperides.

The fireback is furthermore decorated with two pillars of Hercules. The pillars refer to the club of Hercules and stand for strength and the unknown.

This fireplace mantel is made in the manner of the Hercules drawing room mantel in the Palace of Versailles.

LXXV) presents a collection of beetles, among them a massive rhinoceros beetle, a Hercules beetle, and a scarab-like insect shown with spread wings in flight.

Perhaps the most famous example would be the legendary Nemean Lion, a beast with impenetrable fur and razor-sharp claws that no armour could defend against, its ultimate demise comin...

Period Empire clock featuring an stylized Hercules with Lion's pelt. Original mercury gilding.

The pillars stand for the club of Hercules and symbolize strength and the unknown. The year of production, 1759, is also cast in the fireback.

The cross is since then a sign for humility and sacrifice. The pillars of Hercules symbolize strength and the unknown. They stand for the club of Hercules.

The cross is since then a sign for humility and sacrifice. The pillars of Hercules symbolize strength and the unknown. They stand for the club of Hercules.

The map presents a detailed celestial chart with constellations finely engraved and illustrated with classical figures such as Pegasus, Andromeda, Hercules, and Orion. The Milky Way ...

This Serie of ingravings is circa 1770 engraved by CAROLUS LOSI. 12 pieces representing the Roman Gods Saturnes, Hercules, Neptune, Diane, Jupiter............Diane, Aphrodites.....

The most impressive mounts are the large figures of winged male gods, apparently depicting Ares and Hercules, and the sides, large classical bust medallions surrounded by laurel wrea...

One of the notable myths involving Hebe is her marriage to Heracles (Hercules) after his death. Upon his ascension to Olympus, he was granted immortality and wed Hebe, which symboliz...

Top with floral motifs and arabesques. Hercules fighting a lion in the center top. Drawer in front.

Encased in Fred’s signature steel cable motif-(Hercules knot), the piece balances sophistication and contemporary edge.

At the center is a large and ornate panel, likely designed for a door or wall panel, featuring an allegorical figure—possibly Hercules or Neptune—seated on a classical plinth. This m...

The pillars refer to the club of Hercules and stand for strength and the unknown. Towards the end of the 18th century and the start of the Louis XV style, the pillars took on a less ...

The pillars refer to the club of Hercules and Stand for strength and the unknown. Towards the end of the 18th century and the start of the Louis XV style, the pillars took on a less ...

The pillars refer to the club of Hercules and stand for strength and the unknown. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina.

While Hercules floats away, Nessus, who is in love with the princess, tries to abduct her.

At last, commanding a maritime expedition against the Spanish, he attacked their mighty fleet with Herculean courage in the Strait of Hercules (Gibraltar), near the fortress and city...

The pillars refer to the club of Hercules and stand for strength and the unknown. Towards the end of the 18th century and the start of the Louis XV style, the pillars took on a less ...

The solid marble jambs with gilt-bronze Nemean Lion masks at the top, these are under an arched frieze with a gilt-bronze centre cartouche depicting the mask of Hercules wearing the ...

The work he made to mark his entrance was Hercules on the Pyre, now in the Louvre. It displays the special hallmark of the Baroque, a twisting and rising transverse pose, as well as ...

The pillar refers to the club of Hercules, his favorite weapon. It symbolizes power.