Hercules of the Forum Boarium

The Hellenistic style was based on the canon of proportions that had been established by Lysippos in the early fourth century BC.

The Hercules of the Theatre of Pompey had been carefully buried under protective tiles and incised FCS (Fulgor Conditum Summanium) because it was constantly hit by lightning.

[2] The Hercules of the Theatre of Pompey depicts him leaning on his club vertically as he holds the apple of Hesperides in his left hand.

The statue of Hercules from Forum Boarium is based on his twelve labors where he must bring back the Golden Apples of Hesperides to Eurystheus.

The statue was first created for the cult of Ara Maxima, which was dedicated to Hercules by the Greek king Evander.

Legend states that the statue was created to commemorate the story of Hercules killing the robber Cacus, who attempted to steal the cattle of Geryon.