Who created "Hercules Resting from His Labors"?

Hercules Resting from His Labors was created by Royal Porcelain Manufactory, Naples in ca. 1785–95.

When was "Hercules Resting from His Labors" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1785–95.

What medium is "Hercules Resting from His Labors"?

Hercules Resting from His Labors is Hard-paste porcelain.

Is "Hercules Resting from His Labors" in the public domain?

Yes, Hercules Resting from His Labors is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Hercules Resting from His Labors

Royal Porcelain Manufactory, Naples

ca. 1785–95

Medium

Hard-paste porcelain

Dimensions

Height: 8 3/4 in. (22.2 cm)

Classification

Ceramics-Porcelain

Culture

Italian, Naples

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

The Charles E. Sampson Memorial Fund, 1981

Accession Number

1981.412

Tags

Hercules

Art Historical Context

Behold *Hercules Resting His Labors*, a hard-paste porcelain figure crafted by the Royal Porcelainufactory in Naples around 1785–95. Standing just 8¾ inches tall, this charming sculpture captures the mighty Greek hero in a moment of repose after his legendary Twelve Labors, his muscular form relaxed yet heroic. Produced during the late Bourbon era in Naples, it reflects the city's vibrant tradition of luxury ceramics, inspired by classical antiquity—a nod to the Neoclassical revival sweeping Europe. Hard-paste porcelain, a prized European innovation, allowed for the translucent, durable quali...

Hercules Resting from His Labors

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