Etching of a circular shield design with small battle and mythological scenes around a central rocky mound with figures, framed by a decorative rim and French caption.

Shield of Hercules, after Hesiod, etching by Louis Joseph le Lorrain

An etching on cream paper showing a circular shield design divided into radial scenes of figures, horses and combat around a central group of figures on a rocky mound beneath flying winged figures. A decorative rim frames the circle, and the French caption "Bouclier d'Hercule" appears in the lower margin.

Artist: Louis Joseph le Lorrain
Date: 1756
Medium: Etching and engraving on cream laid paper
Source: Art Institute of Chicago
Size: 1686 × 1923 px

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Public domain · Art Institute of Chicago releases this image under CC0 (latest date 1756).
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Credit (appreciated, not required for public-domain works): Art Institute of Chicago, Gift of Dorothy Braude Edinburg to the Harry B. and Bessie K. Braude Memorial Collection

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Shield of Hercules, after Hesiod, etching by Louis Joseph le Lorrain

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