Cast of a reliefs from the Ara Casali. Depicted is the capture of Troy by Heracles, an episode from the context of the first destruction of Troy (Hom. Il. 5,642; 14,250).
Heracles, supported by Athena who stands behind him, charges at a Trojan warrior, perhaps Laomedon, with a large round shield. Heracles himself is charactised by his club and also carries a round shield. On the ground, a fallen Trojan lies backwards over his shield. (AVS)
Former August Kestner Collection, Rome