Hercules and Lichas
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Hercules and Lichas

TitleHercules and Lichas
ArtistAttributed to Pietro Tacca (Italian, 1577–1640) After Giambologna (Flemish, active Italy, 1529–1608)
Date1600–1625 17th century
MediumBronze
Classificationstatuette
OriginItaly Italy
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineRobert Allerton Endowment
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Hercules and Lichas” is a work by Attributed to Pietro Tacca (Italian, 1577–1640) After Giambologna (Flemish, active Italy, 1529–1608), dated 1600–1625. It is executed in bronze and classified as statuette. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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