An ancient Roman large bronze statuette of nude youthful Herakles. He stands in contrapposto pose with one hand resting on his hip and the other 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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