De foltering van Prometheus 1733

"De foltering van Prometheus" (1733) by Bernard Picart depicts the Greek myth of Prometheus, chained to a rock and eternally tortured by an eagle. The etching is a powerful representation of the myth, depicting Prometheus's pain and suffering in detail. The eagle is shown tearing at Prometheus's flesh, while his bound hands and feet illustrate his helplessness. This artwork is held in the Rijksmuseum and is a powerful example of how art can bring to life ancient myths and stories. This artwork is an example of the Baroque style and is also known as "Prometheus tortured by a Vultur".