The twelve labors of Herakles

Herakles was one of the greatest heroes of Greek mythology.
He was the son of Zeus and a mortal woman.
In this first labor Herakles was challenged by Eurystheus to kill the Nemean lion.
After struggling with this animal he wore the lion's skin as a cloak and its gaping jaws as a helmet

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Herakles-head

I - XII

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Dim. : 50 x 70 cm. Technique : Oil on board © 1998