Olympia, Metope 11: Cerberus (2.5D)

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This vibrant metope once adorned the east porch of the Temple of Zeus in Olympia; its remnants are now housed at the Olympia Archaeological Museum. It's a pivotal piece in a series showcasing Heracles' twelve labors. The original metope was expertly sculpted in high relief, with colors carefully chosen through meticulous research and aesthetic consideration. The eleventh metope depicts what is commonly regarded as the final Labor: bringing Cerberus from Hades back to the world above. Hermes takes center stage on the right side of the metope, indicated by his right foot and the outline of his legs. His task was to enthrall the fearsome canine, which normally hid in a corner. Here, only Cerberus' forepart is visible as Herakles strains to pull him out. The dog has been successfully collared, and they're making their way out of the Underworld, the deed all but done. More information can be found at https://goo.gl/nfGTQa. Audio: "Sea of Doom" by Doug Maxwell, courtesy of the YouTube Audio Library. Tools used include Cinema 4D, Adobe Photoshop, and Illustrator.