Mosaic of Hercules with Cupid

These two figures appear to be what remains of Hercules - depicted with the classic lionskin draped over both shoulders and laurel crown of heroes - and Cupid. The mosaic is clearly undergoing resotration, as all of the body of Cupid is missing.

Welch, Claude Emerson

State University of New York at Buffalo

2007-01

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Roman Empire

Volubilis, Walili, Morocco

Meknès (Morocco)

2007-07-13

Welch-Ludwig Collection

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