Italian sculptor (17th century) - Hercules and Cerberus.

Italian sculptor (17th century) - Hercules and Cerberus. 18 x 9.5 x H 37 cm. Full-figure carved alabaster sculpture. Separate alabaster base. The sculpture depicts the climax of Hercules' twelfth labor: the capture of Cerberus, the three-headed dog guarding the Underworld. The hero is shown in the act of overpowering the beast, grabbing it firmly as the monster buckles under his grip. The composition, dynamic and well-balanced in its volumes, reveals a direct knowledge of ancient models and Roman sculptural tradition, filtered through the Baroque taste of the 17th century. The anatomical rendering of Hercules' body, vigorous but not emphatic, and the treatment of the alabaster surfaces bear witness to the hand of a skilled sculptor, active in the realm of Roman decorative and collectible production of the 17th century. Condition report: Missing left foot and arm, other minor losses and signs of age. - All shipments within the EU are free and professionally packed. - Each item is sold with a legally valid certificate of authenticity. - Further details on the condition report are available upon request. - Viezzi Arte guarantees quality and professionalism at competitive prices, contact us at [email protected] or via WhatsApp at +39 3402841279. *Message to non-Italian buyers: Please note that this work has not yet obtained the certificate of free export from Italy from the Superintendence of Cultural Heritage. This document attests that the work is not part of Italian cultural heritage. The usual timeframe for issuing certificates is 40 days from the appointment date: The new regulation in effect since 2021 provides for shorter times for declared values below €13,500, at the discretion of the expert commission. All costs for this operation are included.