111329 MSA Hercules Child

Description

This is a 3D model of a 20th c. statue by Platre in the Musée de Augustinis (Toulouse) depicting a young Hercules fighting off the snakes sent by Hera to kill the child. The sculpture is a modern representation of an ancient Greek myth, completed in the short time between World War I and World War II. **Bibliography**: [Musée de Augustinis](https://www.augustins.org/en/les-collections/sculptures/xix-debut-xxe/panorama-des-oeuvres/-/oeuvre/33533) #Ancient World 3D This model posting is part of Ancient World 3D, a project that provides curated 3D open access content for Classical Studies. Each model has an etched catalog# and [3D Printable frame](https://skfb.ly/6RY8U) for building a library. The [original model was posted by Musée des Augustins](https://mmf.io/o/111329). This entry was composed by Serena Hawkins (Dr. Elizabeth Thill, advisor).