The gilded bronze Hercules of the Forum Boarium in the Palazzo dei Conservatori, Capitoline Museums, Rome, Italy.
The gilded bronze Hercules of the Forum Boarium in the Palazzo dei Conservatori, Capitoline Museums, Rome, Italy. It was discovered on the site of the Forum Boarium of ancient Rome when the remains of the temple dedicated to him were being demolished under the direction of Sixtus IV (1471–84) . It is likely to have been the cult image that was mentioned by Pliny in the circular Temple of Hercules Victor that stood by the ancient cattle market, which also featured an open-air altar dedicated to Hercules. The figure of Hercules bears his club at the ready, and in his left hand holds the three apples of the Hesperides.
Size: 3708px × 5564px
Location: Capitoline Museums, Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome, Italy
Photo credit: © Hercules Milas / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No
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