Philoctetes Being Bitten by the Snake 1575 - 1635

"Philoctetes Being Bitten by the Snake" is a drawing by Gotthard Ringgli, created between 1575 and 1635. The artwork depicts the Greek hero Philoctetes, known for his archery skills, standing on a rock in a wooded landscape, with a snake biting his foot. The drawing's detailed portrayal of Philoctetes's suffering, his intense expression and the realistic depiction of the snake, adds a sense of drama and pathos to the scene. This drawing, now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, demonstrates Ringgli's skill in capturing both the physical and emotional aspects of a mythological story.