Who painted “Hercules and the Hydra”?

“Hercules and the Hydra” was painted by Francisco de Zurbarán in 1634. Where to see it: Museo del Prado.

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Francisco de Zurbarán: monks and saints in white robes against black, almost sculptural stillness and quiet devotion.

Francisco de Zurbarán (baptized 7 November 1598 – 27 August 1664) was a Spanish Baroque painter. He is known primarily for his religious paintings depicting monks, nuns, and martyrs, and for his still-lifes. Wikipedia

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“Hercules Fighting the Nemean Lion”, 1634
“Still Life with Lemons, Oranges and a Rose”, 1633
“The Death of Hercules”, 1634
“Hercules Separates Mounts Calpe and Abylla”, 1634
“Childhood of the Virgin”, 1658
“Agnus Dei”, 1635
“Saint Lawrence”, 1636
“Crucifixion of Christ”, 1627