Dejanira being abducted by the centaur Nessos, a man with bow and arrow at right, after Reni 1795 - 1850

This 18th-century etching, likely created between 1795 and 1850 by an anonymous artist, depicts the Greek myth of Dejanira's abduction by the centaur Nessos. The scene captures the dramatic moment of the kidnapping, showing Dejanira struggling against Nessos's grasp as he carries her away. The artist, likely inspired by Guido Reni's painting of the same subject, uses strong lines and shading to create a sense of movement and tension. This artwork, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, serves as a visual testament to the enduring power of classical mythology.