{"product_id":"hercules-farnese-marble-statue-1","title":"Marble sculpture of Farnese Hercules - 26 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMarble Statue of Farnese Hercules\u003c\/strong\u003e is a faithful reproduction of the famous sculptural masterpiece of antiquity. Originally carved from marble and standing 3.17 meters tall, this stunning work of art dates back to the 3rd century AD. and is currently preserved at the \u003cstrong\u003eNational Archaeological Museum of Naples\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, the Farnese Hercules that we admire today is a Roman copy of an even older work, created in bronze by the Greek sculptor\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eLysippos\u003c\/strong\u003e in the 4th century BC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFarnese Hercules\u003c\/strong\u003e depicts the Greek mythological hero in one of his moments of rest, after having completed his \u003cstrong\u003etwelve labors\u003c\/strong\u003e, which symbolize man\u0026#39;s struggle against the forces of nature and chaos. The sculpture captures the thoughtful hero, in a moment of pause and reflection after the fight.\u0026nbsp;Leaning on his club, this posture, which expresses both physical strength and inner reflection, has become an icon of power and perseverance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: Recomposed Carrara marble\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eHand patinated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase\u003c\/strong\u003e: marble\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensioni\u003c\/strong\u003e: 26 x 12 x 10 cm (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e10.24 x 4.72 x 3.94\u0026nbsp;\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003einches)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2 Kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eProduced in Italy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eHistorical Curiosities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFarnese Hercules\u003c\/strong\u003e has a fascinating history that is intertwined with the culture and politics of ancient Rome. Lysippos\u0026#39; work was very innovative for its time, as it emphasized the \u003cstrong\u003ehuman aspect of the hero\u003c\/strong\u003e, showing not only his physical strength, but also his fatigue and contemplation of him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cstrong\u003eRoman copy from the 3rd century AD\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/strong\u003ewas discovered in the\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eBath of Caracalla\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align : inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003ea place dedicated to the relaxation and well-being of Roman citizens. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit; \"\u003eThe sculpture was subsequently acquired by the powerful \u003cstrong\u003eFarnese family\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the most prestigious of the time, from which the name of the work derives. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eThe statue is a tribute to the superhuman strength and determination of Hercules, who through his impossible feats became a symbol of man\u0026#39;s triumph over adversity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo keep your \u003cstrong\u003emarble sculpture\u003c\/strong\u003e always shining, we recommend cleaning it regularly with a soft, dry cloth. For a more thorough cleaning, use a solution of warm water and neutral soap, avoiding the use of aggressive chemicals that could damage the surface of the marble. Always dry with a clean cloth to prevent the formation of streaks or stains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0044\/3547\/6583\/files\/realta-aumentata-icon25_32x32.png?v=1651825474\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0044\/3547\/6583\/files\/realta-aumentata-icon25_32x32.png?v=1651825474\" style=\"float: left;\" \/\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/museum-shop-pompei.myshopify.com\/pages\/augmented-reality-museum-shop\" href=\"https:\/\/museum-shop-pompei.myshopify.com\/pages\/augmented-reality-museum-shop\" title=\"Augmented Reality\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFind out more about how to display it in your space\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Museum Shop Italy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32317521363047,"sku":"ISACERCOLEPICC","price":75.82,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0044\/3547\/6583\/files\/hercules-farnese-standing.webp?v=1771694249","url":"https:\/\/www.museum-shop.co.uk\/products\/hercules-farnese-marble-statue-1","provider":"Museum Shop Italy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}