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Farnese plaque
In Greek mythology, Heracles
was the demigod son of Zeus
and Alcmene, the
grand-daughter of Perseus and
the wife of Amphitryon. In
Roman mythology he was
called Hercules. He was,
arguably, the greatest of the
mythical heroes, best known for
his superhuman strength and
many stories are told of his life.
The most famous group of
stories tell of The Twelve
Labours of Herakles. In ancient
art is portrayed nude and
leaning (hence "Weary
Heracles") with the lion's skin
near him. This is a reproduction
of the statue Weary Heracles
Hercules Farnese now in the
National Archeological Museum
at Naples.
Item No. 194
Weight 8 Lb.
Dimensions W: 13.25" H: 20" D:
2"
$149.00
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