after
Giambologna
, Italian, 1529-1608
Title
Hercules Slaying the Nemean LionDatec.1650
MediumBronze
Dimensions
32.3 cm
Credit LineMilltown Gift, 1902
Object numberNGI.8124
Label TextThe fearsome lion was impervious to mortal weapons so, in the first of his twelve labours, Hercules strangled the beast with his bare hands. He is shown here forcing its jaws apart.