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Hercules and the Hydra
Francisco de Zurbarán · 1634
Why it's great
The hero Hercules fights the many-headed hydra monster with his club, while it winds around his arm. Francisco de Zurbarán painted it in 1634 for a king's palace.
Where to see it
📍 Museo del PradoMadrid, Spain
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⬇ Hi-res download
3,051 × 2,437 px · 7.4 megapixels · prints up to about 10 × 8 inches at 300 dpi
File page & license ↗
Three places to look for a print of this painting, from budget to museum-grade:
💵 Budget
Etsy ↗
Posters and simple prints from small sellers, usually the lowest prices.
🖼️ Mid-range
Fine Art America ↗
Good printing on paper, canvas or metal, made to order, with framing options.
🏛️ High-end
Meisterdrucke ↗
Museum-grade giclée prints on archival paper or canvas, the closest to the real thing.
These links open search results on each shop's own website; we don't sell anything or earn a commission, and print quality varies by seller. Ask a grown-up before you buy anything.
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Francisco de Zurbarán was a Spanish painter born in 1598. He painted monks, saints and still lifes with strong light and deep shadows, and a calm, simple look. He died in Madrid in 1664.
