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Hercule

Hercules

Heracles (Ἡρακλῆς), Latin: Hercules
divine hero in Greek mythology, son of Zeus and Alcmene
(Wikipedia)

16th century sculptor
16th century (copy 1996)

Description

Modern copy of an Italian bronze from the second half of the 16th century, preserved in the Museum of Grenoble.

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Hercule

Bronze à la cire perdue

Copie moderne d'un bronze italien de la seconde
moitié du XVIe siècle conservé au musée de Grenoble

Grenoble - Hercule

Sculptor

Unknown 16th century sculptor.

Sources & Information

Wikipedia, Liste des œuvres d'art de Grenoble.
Ville de Grenoble, Parcours Grenoble: À la découverte des œuvres d'art.
Grenoble-Patrimoine, Œuvres d'art: Au cœur de la ville.

Locatie (N 45°11'33" - E 5°43'36") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: frra163; Photograph: 13 August 2018
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