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Limestone figure of kneeling Herakles

late 6th or early 5th century BCE
Not on view
This very fine sculpture shows Herakles as an archer. He has a quiver and scabbard, and was probably shown drawing his bow. The scale and pose suggest that he originally stood in a pediment. The subject and treatment of the drapery clearly reflect Greek influence; indeed, the archer strongly recalls his counterpart in the west pediment of the temple of Aphaia at Aegina.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Limestone figure of kneeling Herakles
  • Period: Archaic
  • Date: late 6th or early 5th century BCE
  • Culture: Cypriot
  • Medium: Limestone
  • Dimensions: WebPub GR 2012 Cesnola: 28 in., 103 lb. (71.1 cm)
  • Classification: Stone Sculpture
  • Credit Line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
  • Object Number: 74.51.2500
  • Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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