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Prometheus being nailed to the Rock by Hephaestus, Kratos and Bia
3474107 Prometheus being nailed to the Rock by Hephaestus, Kratos and Bia, from Promethee EnchaAneby Aeschylus, pub. 1941 (pochoir print) by Schmied, Francois-Louis (1873-1941); (add.info.: Zeus ordered Premoetheus to be chained to a rock as punishment for stealing back fire; every day an eagle tore out his liver which then grew back; ); The Stapleton Collection; Swiss, out of copyright
Media ID 22987210
© The Stapleton Collection / Bridgeman Images
Chains Gods Hammering Hephaistos Prometheus Prometheus Enchained Beam Of Light
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This print captures the dramatic moment of Prometheus being nailed to the rock by Hephaestus, Kratos, and Bia. Taken from Aeschylus' Promethee Enchaîné, published in 1941, this pochoir print by François-Louis Schmied is a true masterpiece. In Greek mythology, Zeus ordered Prometheus to be punished for stealing fire back from the gods and giving it to humanity. As a consequence, he was condemned to eternal suffering on Mount Caucasus. Every day an eagle would tear out his liver, only for it to regenerate overnight. The image depicts the sheer agony and despair etched across Prometheus' face as he endures this excruciating torment. The beam of light shining down upon him adds an ethereal quality that emphasizes both his divine origins and his profound sacrifice for mankind. Hephaestus stands tall with hammer in hand, meticulously nailing Prometheus to the unforgiving rock. Kratos and Bia flank him with unwavering determination - their presence symbolizing the unyielding power of Zeus' command. The majestic mountains towering in the background serve as a stark reminder of Prometheus' isolation and immobility while emphasizing the grandeur of this mythological scene. This artwork is not just a visual representation but also serves as a powerful metaphor for human resilience and defiance against oppressive forces. It reminds us that even in our darkest moments, we can find strength within ourselves to endure unimaginable pain for what we
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