This spirited group by Canova, in the Torloni Palace, Rome, represents
Hercules throwing Lichas into the sky. The poisoned garment clings most
painfully to his body. The lion skin and club have slipped to the base
of the altar upon which he was about to offer sacrifice.
[Illustration]
Winged Victory.
“Nike the Victorious.”
“_The herald Nike first,
From the dim resting place unfettered burst
Winged victory over fate and time and death._”