Statue at Loggia dei Lanzi

Hercules beating the Centaur Nessus. Giambologna (1529 – 13 August 1608) — born Jean Boulogne (and incorrectly known as Giovanni da Bologna or Giovanni Bologna) — was a Flemish sculptor, celebrated for his marble and bronze statuary in a late Renaissance or Mannerist style.

20150921FlorenceItaly01072015Architectural DetailAutumnEuropeFallFirenzaFirenzeHerculesHercules and CacusLoggia dei LanziNessusPalazzo VecchioPiazza SignoriaProvince of FlorenceSculptureStatueTuscany