Artwork
Herakles erlegt den Adler des Prometheus
Herakles erlegt den Adler des Prometheus is an oil painting by the Neoclassicist artist Henry Fuseli. It dates from 1792 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthaus Zürich.
About this work
Overview
Herakles erlegt den Adler des Prometheus is an oil painting by Henry Fuseli, created in 1792 and held at the Kunsthaus Zürich.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts Prometheus, chained to a rock, as a large eagle looms beside him. In the background, Herakles stands on a rocky outcropping, gazing down at the bound figure, suggesting a narrative moment before the hero's rescue.
Technique & Style
Fuseli's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and contrast, emphasizing the central figures amidst a tense, foreboding atmosphere with dark clouds.
Artist & collection
Artist
Henry Fuseli was a Swiss painter, draughtsman, and writer on art who spent much of his career in Britain.
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