The Labors of Hercules
The Met
Artist: Italian (Florentine or Sienese) Painter(second quarter 15th century)
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Tempera on wood, embossed and gilt ornament
Dimensions: Overall 18 3/4 x 69 1/2 in. (47.6 x 176.5 cm); each medallion, diameter 15 in. (38.1 cm)
Credit Line: Bequest of Edward Fowles, 1971
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Horizontal panel with three circular scenes of nude figures in landscapes, flanked by two standing figures
Detailed Description
A long, horizontal panel features a golden, ornate frame surrounding three circular vignettes and two smaller rectangular panels on the far left and right. The frame is richly decorated with scrolling patterns and small sculpted figures. The three central circular scenes depict nude figures in a green and brown landscape with hills in the background. The leftmost circular scene shows two nude figures in motion. A larger figure, seen from behind, appears to be pulling the arm of a smaller figure who is facing right. Both figures have light brown skin tones. The landscape includes sparse trees and green ground with brown patches. Between the left and middle circular scenes, the golden frame features a central shield-like emblem, half black and half white, flanked by small sculpted figures above and below. The middle circular scene presents a nude figure, with light brown skin, kneeling or seated on the ground, looking downwards. Beside this figure is a four-legged animal, possibly a deer, also light brown. The background is a similar green and brown landscape with hills. Between the middle and right circular scenes, the golden frame has a central blue shield-like emblem, also flanked by small sculpted figures. The rightmost circular scene depicts two nude figures. One figure stands, holding or embracing another figure who lies on the ground. Both figures have light brown skin. The background is a green and brown landscape with hills. To the far left of the panel, a small rectangular inset shows a standing figure in a red tunic and light-colored pants, holding a staff. To the far right, another small rectangular inset shows a standing figure in a dark, long robe, with hands clasped in front.
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