Hercules and the Nemean Lion (Bartsch 17; Takahatake 39)

Niccolò Vicentino's 'Hercules and the Nemean Lion,' created after the School of Raphael, is a print depicting the mythological hero's famous labor. The work reflects Renaissance-era interest in classical subject matter and heroic narratives rendered through the printmaking tradition. This composition exemplifies the continued influence of Raphael's artistic legacy on subsequent generations of artists.