Prometheus bound to a rock, his liver eaten by an eagle. Engraving by C. Cort, 1566.
- Cort, Cornelis, 1533?-1578.
- Date:
- 1566
- Reference:
- 43632i
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Prometheus was one of the Titans, a divine figure associated with the origin of fire. In the legend as narrated by Hesiod, Zeus is tricked by Prometheus and as a punishment Zeus has him bound to a pillar, his liver eaten daily by an eagle and nightly renewed until he is finally freed by Heracles
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1 print : engraving, with etching ; image 38 x 28.7 cm
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Cornelio Cort fe. 1566
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Wellcome Collection 43632i
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