LAD Pin - Amphora showing Herakles battling the Nemean Lion

Product Details

• Artwork: Amphora showing Herakles battling the Nemean Lion
• Artist: Antimenes, painter-potter in Athens
• Date: ca. 520 BCE
• Origin: Greece
• Period: Antiquity
• Original Material: Painted terracotta
• Collection: Louvre Abu Dhabi
• Inventory Number: LAD 2009.007
• Pin Material: Metal
• Shape: Die-cut
• Size: 4.5 X 2.5 cm 

Carry a powerful scene from Ancient Greek art with this distinctive die-cut metal pin inspired by the Amphora showing Herakles battling the Nemean Lion, part of the Louvre Abu Dhabi collection.

Created around 520 BCE in Greece, the original painted terracotta vessel depicts Herakles (Hercules) engaged in combat with the Nemean Lion, the first of the hero’s legendary twelve labours. The scene, attributed to the Antimenes Painter, captures the intensity of the struggle between the Greek hero and the supposedly invulnerable beast.

A recurring subject in Greek art, the story of Herakles and the Nemean Lion is often understood as a powerful representation of the triumph of civilisation over the forces of the wild. After defeating the lion, Herakles is said to have worn its pelt and inherited its strength and ferocity.

Inspired by the striking imagery of the original vessel, this die-cut metal pin transforms an ancient masterpiece into a contemporary collectible. Perfect for jackets, bags or accessories, it makes a distinctive souvenir for lovers of mythology, history and classical art.