Prometheus Bound
Prometheus Bound - Peter Paul Rubens (1577–1640) -
Philadelphia Museum of Art
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Prometheus Bound - Peter Paul Rubens (1577–1640) - Philadelphia Museum of Art
Date: c1611-1618
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 242.6 × 209.6 cm
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 242.6 × 209.6 cm
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Prometheus Bound is a painting undertaken by Peter Paul Rubens between 1611 and 1618, depicting an event from Greek mythology, and was painted with oil on canvas,
The painting Prometheus Bound shows the torture of the Titan Prometheus as he is tied to the Caucasus Mountains. An angry Zeus punished Prometheus for stealing fire, amongst other indiscretions, and daily an eagle would come to feed on Prometheus' liver, which would then regenerate overnight. The punishment of Prometheus would go on for aeons, until Heracles killed the Caucasian Eagle and freed the Titan. More information about Prometheus can be found here - (website opens in new window) Peter Paul Rubens |
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Born: 28 June 1577; Siegen, Germany
Died: 30 May 1640; Antwerp, Belgium
Nationality: Flemish
Art Movement: Baroque
Painting School: Flemish School, Antwerp School
Died: 30 May 1640; Antwerp, Belgium
Nationality: Flemish
Art Movement: Baroque
Painting School: Flemish School, Antwerp School
