Hercules and the Centaur (also known as Hercules Beating Nessus)
jean boulogne (1529 – 1608)
Giambologna (1529-1608) was a leading Mannerist sculptor of the Italian Renaissance, renowned for dynamic bronze & marble works like Mercury and The Rape of the Sabines. Explore his influence on Baroque art & Medici commissions.
Loggia Dei Lanza (Florence, Italy)
Explore Florence's Loggia dei Lanzi – a stunning open-air sculpture gallery housing masterpieces by Cellini and Giambologna, reflecting Renaissance grandeur & Medici history.
About this artwork
- Title: Hercules and the Centaur (also known as Hercules Beating Nessus)
- Artist: jean boulogne
- Year: 1600
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Loggia Dei Lanza
- Color hue: Blue-Violet to Rose
- Color intensity: Monochromatic

