description Hercules and Cacus Overview
Hercules and Cacus is a colossal marble group by the Florentine sculptor Baccio Bandinelli. The sculpture stands beside the entrance to the Palazzo Vecchio in Piazza della Signoria, Florence, and depicts the mythological hero Hercules overpowering the fire-breathing giant Cacus. Commissioned under Medici patronage, it was completed and unveiled in 1534 as part of the civic sculpture programme surrounding Michelangelo's David.
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Where can I see Hercules and Cacus in Florence?
The colossal marble group stands beside the entrance to the Palazzo Vecchio in Piazza della Signoria. It is one of the major public sculptures in central Florence.
Who sculpted Hercules and Cacus?
The sculpture was made by the Florentine sculptor Baccio Bandinelli. It depicts Hercules overpowering the fire-breathing giant Cacus.
What myth does Hercules and Cacus depict?
The group shows the mythological hero Hercules defeating Cacus, a fire-breathing giant. The subject explains the sculpture's dramatic pose and immense scale.
Is Hercules and Cacus made of marble?
Yes. It is a colossal marble sculpture group by Baccio Bandinelli, displayed beside the Palazzo Vecchio in Florence.
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