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Hercules and the Nemean Lion. Ceiling of King's Inner Chamber, Stirling Castle

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The first of his twelve labours. On the ceiling of the King's Inner Chamber, Stirling Castle.

Stirling Head, Hercules Slays the Nemean Lion

Image description: Image is straight up at a ceiling. There is a center circular medallion with a naked man sitting on a lion. The man is holding the lion's mouth open. There are two other lions partly in frame--one left and one right of the scene. Around the circle is gold and red braid. Outside of the circle are filigree decorations. Overall colors are red, white, blue, gold.

Found at: https://www.flickr.com/photos/dun_deagh/7274023374/

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