Sujet
Hercules Driving Envy from the Temple of the Muses, 1522-24. Creator: Ugo da Carpi (Italian, c. 1479-c. 1532).
Légende
Hercules Driving Envy from the Temple of the Muses, 1522-24. In this allegory, not linked to a particular myth, Hercules applies his brute force in the service of art and knowledge. Pointing toward the archway, Apollo banishes the vice of Avarice from the Temple of the Muses. A personification of greed, Avarice carries a hoard of treasure in her arms as Hercules, a character of virtuous strength, chases her out. Apollo sits next to the war goddess Athena, identified by her helmet, shield, and spear. Here she represents wisdom, and fulfills a civilizing role as patroness of the arts.
Crédit
Photo12/Heritage Images/Heritage Art
Notre référence
HRM19F85_376
Model release
NA
Property release
NA
Licence
Droits gérés
Format disponible
54,2Mo (5,8Mo) / 32,4cm x 41,8cm / 3832 x 4941 (300dpi)