Hercules

This bronze statuette depicts Hercules in the act of preparing himself to strike a blow with a club. With his body weight resting on his right leg, he holds the club with both hands, lifting it above his right shoulder.

Hercules (Greek name is Heracles) is one of the most important heroes in Greek mythology. He was the son of Jupiter and Alcmena, a Theban princess. He is regarded as the embodiment of physical strength and courage. His two main attributes are the club and the lion's skin, which he won at his first labour. He had to undertake 12 labours as a penance for slaying his own children in an act of madness.