24. If the students visit the British Art Center they will see among other things, a bust of Heracles by John Michael Rysbrack, a bust of Omphale with the Nemean lion’s skin on her head by Joseph Wilton, and a painting “The Education of Achilles” by James Barry, that depicts Heracles with the two serpents on Achilles’ shield. The first question would be
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, why did the artist place the lion’s skin on Omphale’s head? (Probably, because she had gained control over Heracles.) The Second question is, why is Heracles’ symbol on Achilles’ shield? (Because Heracles was Achilles’ hero.)
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