Sarcophagus Relief Depicting a Labor of Hercules
DateMid 2nd century A.D.
GeographyRome
MediumMarble, possibly from Carrara
Dimensions23 x 21 1/2 x 6 in. (58.4 x 54.6 x 15.2 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineGift of Anna Rice Cooke, 1932 (3602)
Object number3602
DescriptionFragment of labors of Heracles sarcophagus. Marble fragment, irregular shape, high relief, depicting 5th Labor of Heracles: dressed with skin of lion of Nemea, shooting arrows at birds of the Stymphale Lac, Arcadia. Male figure, bearded, nude except for lion skin worn as a hood and cape, knotted on chest. Moving and facing right with left hand extended holding bow, right hand clutching arrow end and bow string. Missing: left leg above knee; right leg below knee; background wedge, left side, center.On View
On viewCollections
3rd-4th Century
1st Century A.D.
2500 - 2400 B.C.
c. 2350-2170 B.C.