Prometheus in chains 1905

Frantisek Kupka's "Prometheus in Chains," created in 1905, depicts the Greek myth of Prometheus, chained to a rock and punished for stealing fire from the gods. Kupka's stylized, elongated figures and dramatic use of light and shadow create a sense of both suffering and hope, reflecting the complex themes of sacrifice, punishment, and humanity's pursuit of knowledge. The artwork, rendered in ink and watercolor, is a striking example of Kupka's early exploration of symbolism and the power of visual narrative.