Hercules and Telephus - artist unknown, originally from Herculaneum.
Hercules recognizes his natural son Telephus (suckled by a doe in lower left), in the presence of Arcadia (seated.). The scene represents the founding myth of the Attalid rulers of Pergamum.
Was Arcadia the mom? She appears somewhat distracted. Does she even know she has a son? Thank goodness for short does.
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