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Nessus Struck by the Poison Arrow of Hercules
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Nessus Struck by the Poison Arrow of Hercules

Cornelis Schut (I) · 1618 - 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 attempts to remove Hercules' poisoned arrow from his back. Deianira sits on his back. In the background stands Hercules, still holding his bow.

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Credit lineNessus wordt getroffen door de gifpijl van Hercules. 1618 - 1655. Cornelis Schut (I). Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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