Hercules Separates Mounts Calpe and Abylla is a work by Francisco de Zurbarán, created in 1634.
Hercules Separates Mounts Calpe and Abylla | |
---|---|
Spanish: Hércules separa los montes Calpe y Abyla | |
Artist | Francisco de Zurbarán |
Year | 1634 |
Medium | oil on canvas |
Dimensions | 136 cm × 167 cm (54 in × 66 in) |
Location | Museo del Prado, Madrid |
Description
The painting measures 136 × 167 centimeters.It is in the collection of the Museo del Prado.[1]
Analysis
The painting shows Hercules. He separates the two mountains Calpe and Abyla, also known as Pillars of Hercules.
It is included in a 10 works series about the Labors of Hercules commanded by Philip IV of Spain for the Hall of Realms of the Buen Retiro Palace. The series is now conserved in the Museo del Prado.
References
Bibliography
- Juan Antonio Gaya Nuño and Tiziana Frati, La obra Pictórica de Zurbarán, Planeta, Barcelona, 1988, ISBN 84-320-2866-5 pp. 131–132.
🔥 Top keywords: Main PageSpecial:SearchWikipedia:Featured picturesYasukeHarrison ButkerRobert FicoBridgertonCleopatraDeaths in 2024Joyce VincentXXXTentacionHank AdamsIt Ends with UsYouTubeNew Caledonia2024 Indian general electionHeeramandiDarren DutchyshenSlovakiaKingdom of the Planet of the ApesAttempted assassination of Robert FicoLawrence WongBaby ReindeerXXX: Return of Xander CageThelma HoustonFuriosa: A Mad Max SagaMegalopolis (film)Richard GaddKepler's SupernovaWicked (musical)Sunil ChhetriXXX (2002 film)Ashley MadisonAnya Taylor-JoyPlanet of the ApesNava MauYoung SheldonPortal:Current eventsX-Men '97