Hercules and the Hydra

Francisco de Zurbarán, 1634, Pradomuseet

‘Hercules and the Hydra’ is a work by Francisco de Zurbarán (Spain, 1598–1664). It is dated 1634. It is part of the collection Pradomuseet.

It is made of oil paint and canvas. It measures 133 × 167 cm. The work belongs to the genre mythological painting. The things depicted include Heracles, fire, Hydra, and combat.

The catalogue has 249 more works by Francisco de Zurbarán.