Hercules Strangling the Nemean Lion, Bronze sculpture in Piazza Ognissanti, Florence, Italy
The bronze statue depicts Hercules engaged in combat with the Nemean Lion, demonstrating the raw power of both mythological figures through their intertwined forms.
Romano Romanelli created this monumental work in 1937, replacing a previous statue of Daniele Manin that was relocated to Arcetri under Fascist authorities.
The sculpture represents the first of Hercules' twelve labors, where the Greek hero confronts and defeats the Nemean Lion using only physical strength.
Visitors can find this large bronze statue in the center of Piazza Ognissanti, near the Arno River and the San Salvatore church.
The sculpture gained international recognition when a casting was displayed at an exhibition in Berlin alongside photographs of Italian political leaders.
Location: Florence
Inception: 1937
Creator: Romano Romanelli
GPS coordinates: 43.77216,11.24537
Latest update: March 3, 2025 22:43
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