One in a series of seven internal artworks fo the illustrated edition of Tales of Greek Heroes by Roger Lancelyn Green, published by The Folio Society. A collection of nineteen stories retold by the author.
From the story The Beginning of the Labours
With a cry of rage, Heracles drew his sword and charged, lunging with all his strength at the Lion’s chest as the huge creature reared up on its hind legs to strike at him with its mighty claws.