Hercules about to hurl Lichas into the sea

Antonio Canova, first half 19th century

Artist

Antonio Canova (Italian, Possagno 1757–1822 Venice)

Date

first half 19th century

Medium

Onyx

Size

Overall: 2 3/16 x 1 11/16 in. (5.5 x 4.3 cm); 55.1 x 43.3 x 13 mm

Type

Lapidary Work-Gems

Museum

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Licence

Public domain: free to use, no permission needed