Inv. Scu 1088

The hero, with his body characterized by lively dynamism, is depicted in the act of making long strides, with his left leg extended forward. His left arm, from which a lion skin probably hung, was extended to grasp his enemy or a horse, while with his right hand, now lost, he was preparing to strike.

It is perhaps Heracles kidnapping Hippolyta, Queen of the Amazons, grabbing her by the hair in the effort to drag her off her horse. It has also been interpreted as the hero grabbing the Marathon bull by the horns.

His face has crossed wrinkles on the forehead and small, deep eyes. His hair is sculpted in short, well-kempt locks that decidedly contrast with the wavy hair of the Pergamene sculpture. His long legs, lean body and the well-harmonized muscular system are characteristics of Lysippos’ style.

Copy from a late 4th century BC original. Body reassembled from a large number of fragments.

The work comes from Villa Caserta, on the Esquiline hill.