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The child Hercules, bronze statuette, in the Correr Museum in Venice
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The child Hercules, bronze statuette, in the Correr Museum in Venice
The child Hercules, bronze statuette, in the Correr Museum in Venice Venice Correr Museum Bronze Statuette Late Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1920 -1930 ca.. Date of Artwork:XVI sec
Alinari, Fratelli
ACA-F-038911-0000
Media ID 33134208
© Alinari Archives, Florence
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This photograph captures the essence of "The child Hercules" a mesmerizing bronze statuette housed in the prestigious Correr Museum in Venice. The statuette, dating back to the late Renaissance period, showcases both Renaissance and Renaissance-Baroque styles. The image transports us to a time between 1920 and 1930 when it was captured by Alinari, Fratelli. It beautifully portrays this remarkable artwork that dates all the way back to the XVI century. Intriguingly, we see a young child depicted as Hercules himself. The nude figure stands tall with an air of confidence beyond his years. His muscular physique is reminiscent of his legendary strength even at such a tender age. As our eyes wander across the frame, we notice that he holds an instrument—a gesture that adds depth to this portrayal. Is he communicating through music or perhaps using it as a weapon against his adversaries? Speaking of adversaries, two snakes slither around him menacingly. These reptiles symbolize danger and chaos but are no match for Hercules' bravery and might. This scene draws inspiration from ancient mythology where baby Hercules famously battled serpents sent by Hera herself. Through this photograph, we witness not only artistic mastery but also storytelling at its finest—bringing together elements from Greco-Roman culture within European art history. "The child Hercules" serves as an enduring testament to human fascination with mythological tales throughout different periods in history—an exquisite representation preserved within the walls of Correr Museum for generations to come.
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