Click-to-enlarge image available from here (last View All Sizes choice).HerculesandAntaeus is described in its current-location page (Google translation, Bing translation), Apollodorus, 2, 5, 11. Two other works with the same title can be seen here and here. This points to another Hercules webpage. The artist’s Wikipedia page and collection (more under Subcategories).Second of the 5 works by this artist, that have, so far, appeared in Mr. Melcher’s blog, to also appear here.
That’s not an expression of joy on young Antaeus’ face. Perhaps he’s having second thoughts about hooking up with old Hercules. These May/December things never work out.
I have a comment on art and literature on the “Claire” cartoon today, and this artists works on one of the sites directed by Mabrandt shows “the Flood” a similar device to the travel instrument of Dr Who-check it out ;-D
BE THIS GUY over 12 years ago
OUCH!
Veridian over 12 years ago
So, In the Heat of Competition Ol’ Herc went a little NUTS….?
Linguist over 12 years ago
Talk about copping a feel ?
pcolli over 12 years ago
Just getting ready for position no. 25.
Superfrog over 12 years ago
I think that’s the squirrel grip.
pcolli over 12 years ago
Turkish wrestlers use a similar move to obtain lift (at least that’s what I was told – maybe they’re just good friends).
vwdualnomand over 12 years ago
i thought it was that new game that people are playing slap, lick, or fondle.
finale over 12 years ago
Poor guy fell for the old “FREE PROSTATE EXAM” trick.
V-Beast over 12 years ago
TSA agents, the early years.
pcolli over 12 years ago
“Today’s top grapple fest: The Lion Masked Proctologist vs The Pained Newcomer.”
King_Shark over 12 years ago
I’d bet none of today’s wrestlers would have the balls to try that.
Peachguy82 over 12 years ago
I guess he got tired of his Labors and decided to make sure this guy never helped another woman go into labor again!
watmiwori over 12 years ago
that should get you your Section 8….
mabrndt Premium Member over 12 years ago
Click-to-enlarge image available from here (last View All Sizes choice).Hercules and Antaeus is described in its current-location page (Google translation, Bing translation), Apollodorus, 2, 5, 11. Two other works with the same title can be seen here and here. This points to another Hercules webpage. The artist’s Wikipedia page and collection (more under Subcategories).Second of the 5 works by this artist, that have, so far, appeared in Mr. Melcher’s blog, to also appear here.
jmcx4 over 12 years ago
Sure glad Tyson didn’t try that one on Evander…
excelrver over 12 years ago
Even a jock strap wouldn’t help…
PICTO over 12 years ago
They all shower together after the match.
Dr Sheriff MB esq PhD DML over 12 years ago
Aside from the expression and placement of knee, its the cloak of teh lion that really bothers me…
blackdawne over 12 years ago
Now cough!
Linguist over 12 years ago
That’s not an expression of joy on young Antaeus’ face. Perhaps he’s having second thoughts about hooking up with old Hercules. These May/December things never work out.
Prof_Bleen over 12 years ago
That was probably a legal move in the pankration.
Thehag over 12 years ago
Okay! This one made my eyes widen, mouth open, Comment were very funny. Veridian’s got a loud guffaw. Thanks y’all.
Dragoncat over 12 years ago
I’m sure the swelling will go down…one of these days.
Linguist over 12 years ago
pam Miner over 12 years ago
What is that critter that’s biting his head?
vldazzle over 12 years ago
I have a comment on art and literature on the “Claire” cartoon today, and this artists works on one of the sites directed by Mabrandt shows “the Flood” a similar device to the travel instrument of Dr Who-check it out ;-D
el8 over 12 years ago
that man’s nuts! grab him!
mabrndt Premium Member over 11 years ago
Here is another work by this artist.
heatherjasper about 10 years ago
What the…?