Hercules and the Hydra, On a square plinth stands the bearded Hercules with a left foot on the back of the winding Hydra. With both hands he swings the club above him, bending slightly forward, his gaze being fixed on the opened mouth of the winged monster that has raised its tail. From the raised right upper arm the lion's skin hangs from the back to the right in an arch, runs over the left upper leg and covers the shame, the head hangs against the stump, (2) the Hydra of Lerna is killed by Hercules, Jan Pieter van Baurscheit (de Oude), Antwerp, c. 1700 - c. 1725, sandstone, h 250 cm w 980 kg

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