Hercules Separates Mounts Calpe and Abylla

Hercules Separates Mounts Calpe and Abylla is a work by Francisco de Zurbarán, created in 1634.

Hercules Separates Mounts Calpe and Abylla
Spanish: Hércules separa los montes Calpe y Abyla
ArtistFrancisco de Zurbarán
Year1634
Mediumoil on canvas
Dimensions136 cm × 167 cm (54 in × 66 in)
LocationMuseo del Prado, Madrid

Description

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The painting measures 136 × 167 centimeters. It is in the collection of the Museo del Prado.[1]

Analysis

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The painting shows Hercules. He separates the two mountains Calpe and Abyla, also known as Pillars of Hercules.

It is included in a 10 works series about the Labors of Hercules commanded by Philip IV of Spain for the Hall of Realms of the Buen Retiro Palace. The series is now conserved in the Museo del Prado.

References

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  1. ^ "Hercules separates Mounts Calpe and Abylla – The Collection – Museo Nacional del Prado". www.museodelprado.es. Retrieved 12 July 2016.

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