Heracles receives the assignment to acquire the golden apples of Hesperides, the daughters of Atlas. After much wandering, he meets Atlas and persuades him to steal the apples instead of him. In the meantime, Heracles will carry the globe. Heracles uses all his slyness to get Atlas back into the position of carrying the globe, after he hands over the apples. In this painting the artist shows that smartness goes beyond strength.
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Pieter Van Tonder 18 Dec 2011
Oi! This painting makes my day. Very impressive!Anneke Hut 20 Aug 2011
What a beautiful imagination you have, John. And the talent to paint it so wonderfully!