{"product_id":"hercules-farnese-bronze-statue","title":"Hercules Farnese - Bronze Statue 38.5 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003estatue of Farnese Hercules\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/strong\u003eis a bronze reproduction of the original statue sculpted by\u003cspan\u003eLysippos in the 4th century BC. and then remade in marble by Athenian Glicon. It belongs to the \u003cem\u003eFarnese\u003c\/em\u003e collection present at the National Archaeological Museum of \u003cstrong\u003eNaples\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFarnese Hercules\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most famous statues of antiquity, depicting Hercules at rest after the twelve labours. The figure of Hercules, symbol of strength, courage and cunning, is represented in a resting pose, but ready for new challenges. This extraordinary hero was represented in various ways, from busts to frescoes.\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: bronze, lost wax casting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor\u003c\/strong\u003e: Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensioni\u003c\/strong\u003e: 38,5 x 18 x 11\u0026nbsp;(15.16 x 7.09 x 4.33 inches)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase\u003c\/strong\u003e: 12.5 cm (4,92 inches)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eProduced in Italy\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eHistorical Curiosities\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe original version of the work represented the pinnacle of sculptural art of the time, celebrating not only physical strength but also\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003ethe balance and harmony of forms\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe reproduction made in Roman times became a symbol of prestige and power for the \u003cstrong\u003eFarnese family\u003c\/strong\u003e, from which it takes its name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEven today, the work continues to be admired for its extraordinary beauty and the profound symbolic meaning it embodies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo keep your \u003cstrong\u003eFarnese Hercules bronze statue\u003c\/strong\u003e always shining, it is advisable to clean it regularly with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid using harsh chemicals that could damage the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Museum Shop Italy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32722480365671,"sku":"BRONZOERCOLE","price":913.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0044\/3547\/6583\/files\/hercules-farnese-bronze-statue-front-view.webp?v=1774455586","url":"https:\/\/www.museum-shop.it\/en-es\/products\/hercules-farnese-bronze-statue","provider":"Museum Shop Italy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}