An ancient Roman large bronze statuette of nude youthful Herakles; standing in contrapposto pose with his right hand resting on his hip and the left arm holding the skin of the Nemean Lion. The statuette is perhaps a portrait of a ruler in the guise of the hero.
The Greek hero Herakles (Hercules) was a popular subject in Classical art and religion. Generally he was depicted nude, with his attributes: the lion skin, club and bow. He was worshipped in numerous sanctuaries, and often functioned as an oracular and healing god.
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