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Prometheus Bound
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Prometheus Bound

Anthonie van den Bos · 1778 - 1838 · etching; prenttekening; paper

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

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Prometheus is chained to a rock and an eagle pecks out his liver. Prometheus received this punishment from Jupiter because he stole the fire from the gods and gave it to the people.

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Credit linePrometheus geketend. 1778 - 1838. Anthonie van den Bos. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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