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.
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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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