The Death of Hercules

Artist: Francisco de Zurbaran
Artwork: The Death of Hercules
Description: The painting depicts the death of Hercules, who is shown kneeling on the ground, his body engulfed in flames. The flames are said to have been caused by the poisoned shirt of Nessus, which Hercules had put on. The painting is a powerful and dramatic depiction of Hercules’ death, and it is one of Zurbaran’s most famous works.
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