Sculpture Introduction:
This is a classically designed Hercules and Antaeus statue, its raw material is a marble. The original of this sculpture was placed in the Belvedere courtyard in Rome as early as 1509. It was brought to the Pitti Palace in 1564 and the missing parts were filled in during restoration work. Such original sculptures have existed for more than 400 years and are still charming. So if you want a garden sculpture that would last for a long time, a famous classic sculpture made of marble like this would be a good choice for you.
This Hercules and Antaeus statue depicts Hercules fighting Antaeus, son of Gaia, the incarnation of Mother Earth. The giant Antaeus and Hercules are depicted in marble. Hercules was given the lower part of the right shoulder blade, forearm, hand, and leg, and support shaped like a rock covered with lion skins, another of his heroic features. Legend has it that Antaeus drew his invincibility from an omen: a simple contact with Mother Earth, restoring his strength and energy. So this marble sculpture shows Hercules overcoming this ordeal by lifting the giant from the ground, and holding him firmly.
Inspiration for the Marble Sculpture:
Antaeus, the Libyan giant in Greek mythology, the son of Poseidon, the god of the sea, and Gaia, the goddess of the earth. He forced all strangers who passed through the country to wrestle with him. Every time Antaeus touches the earth (his mother), his power is renewed, and even if thrown to the ground, he is invincible. Hercules discovered the source of his power during his battle with him and lifted him from the earth, crushing him to death.
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