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The Apothesis of Hercules, Palazzo Gessi, Faenza
Felice Giani1813
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
New York, United States
Hercules accompanied by genii presents to Zeus apples of Hesperidae. Sitting beside Zeus, Juno with peacock, Athena and other gods. Hebe pouring ambrosia in cup for Hercules. In foreground, at left, three putti, two with flowers, one pouring water from pitcher. Inscription in Giani's hand: apoteosi di ercole alla preseza delli dei.
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- Title: The Apothesis of Hercules, Palazzo Gessi, Faenza
- Creator: Felice Giani, Italian, 1758–1823
- Date Created: 1813
- Location Created: Italy
- Original Source: See this work of art on the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum website
- Medium: Pen and ink, graphite on light blue paper.
- Credit line: Museum purchase through gift of various donors
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