Philactetes Applies the Torch of Hercules to the Funeral Pyre
Philactetes shown at left in foreground, bow and quiver lie at right. Hercules still living lies upon burning pile.
Credit: Museum purchase through gift of various donors
1780-1800
Pen and brown ink, brush and brown wash on light blue laid paper
1901-39-3235
Image and text © Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, 2020
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