Caption

Terracotta figurine of Heracles. Figurine of a standing naked Heracles in a contrapposto pose; cloak thrown over his back. His right hand rests on a rock, and in his left he probably holds a club. Terracotta, made from a mold. Figurines of nude men; Heracles Greek mythology. Condition of preservation: good. 2nd–1st century BC. Asia Minor. Height 14.3 cm., A weathered stone sculpture of a standing human figure on a rectangular base, showing a simplified torso, limbs, and head with softened facial features, drapery or cloak hanging behind and to the sides, and a rough, pitted surface texture; visible colors include beige, light brown, pale pink, and hints of gray.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A19_178

License type

Rights managed

Available size

55.4Mb (1.5Mb) / 10.8in x 20.0in / 3226 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Terracotta figurine Heracles Figurine standing naked Heracles contrapposto pose cloak thrown back right hand rests rock left holds club Terracotta mold Figurines nude men Heracles Greek mythology Condition preservation good 2nd–1st century BC Asia Minor Height 14.3 cm weathered stone sculpture standing human figure rectangular base showing simplified torso limbs head softened facial features drapery cloak hanging sides rough pitted surface texture visible colors include beige light brown pale pink hints gray.