Prometheus Carrying Fire 1637

"Prometheus Carrying Fire," painted by Jan Cossiers in 1637, depicts the Titan Prometheus as he steals fire from the gods and brings it to humanity. The painting, currently housed in the Museo del Prado in Madrid, showcases the dramatic moment as Prometheus strides through the clouds, clutching a burning torch. Cossiers uses dynamic composition and vivid color to emphasize Prometheus's heroic defiance, a popular theme in Baroque art. The painting is a reminder of the enduring story of fire's significance in human history.