Etruscan Bronze Statuette of Herakles (Hercle) weapons with additional detailing in gilding

with additional detailing in gilding or encaustic to bring lifelike realism to their surfaces

offering a glimpse into the artistry and innovation of the ancient world

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and connection between worlds

Etruscan Bronze Statuette of Herakles (Hercle) weapons with additional detailing in gildingClassical Period, c. 480300 BC, Etruria, Italy An exceptional and highly refined bronze statuette of the mythological hero Heraklesknown to the Etruscans as Hercledepicted nude and standing in an elegant contrapposto pose. His weight rests firmly on his right leg, with the left subtly bent, evoking a sense of poised movement. Hercle raises his right arm, once holding a club (now lost), while the Nemean lion skin, symbolizing his first labour, is