Prometheus Bound

Prometheus Bound - Jacobs Jordaens (1593-1678) - Wallraf-Richartz-Museum

Prometheus Bound - Jacobs Jordaens (1593-1678) - Wallraf-Richartz-Museum​

Date: c1640
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 245.0 x 178.0 cm

Jacob Jordaens painted Prometheus Bound in circa 1640 using oil on canvas, and the painting of course depicts the famous story from Greek mythology of the punishment of Prometheus. 

Prometheus was the benefactor of man in Greek mythology, and would anger Zeus by both presenting fire to man, and also teaching them how to sacrifice to their own benefit. 

As a punishment Zeus would have Prometheus shackled to a mountain, hence Prometheus Bound, where an eagle would pluck out his liver each day, only for it the liver to grow back each night, allowing for a reoccurring punishment.

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Jacobs Jordaens

Born: 19 May 1593; Antwerp
Died: 18 September 1678; Antwerp
Nationality: Flemish
Art Movement: Baroque
Painting School: Flemish School, Antwerp School​

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