Hercules and Cerberus
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Victoria and Albert Museum
London, United Kingdom
It belongs to the collection, but is not on display at present.
- Checked
- 8 days ago
- In this state since
- Sep 25, 2026
- Source
- The museum's own collection data
About the sculpture
This bronze relief is Flemish, made in the middle of the 17th century. It depicts Hercules and Cerberus.
Hercules had to defeat and bring back Cerberus in his 12th and final labour, which was also the most difficult one. Cerberus is a multi-headed hound (usually shown as three) with the tail of a serpent, who guards the underworld Hades. Pluto allowed Hercules to take the beast given that he does so without any weapons. Hercules succeeded by catching it at the throat.
Victoria and Albert Museum
Particulars
- Accession number
- A.67-1952
What it shows
In the catalog
Sources
- Victoria and Albert Museum: the museum's own open data · fetched 8 days ago
- Image: Victoria and Albert Museum — © Victoria and Albert Museum, London
