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Nessus struck by Hercules' poisoned arrow
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Nessus struck by Hercules' poisoned arrow

1618 - before 1655 · etching; engraving; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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A river god watches as Nessus tries to remove Hercules' poisoned arrow from his back. Deianira sits on his back. In the background stands Hercules, still holding his bow.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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Credit lineNessus wordt getroffen door de gifpijl van Hercules. 1618 - before 1655. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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