Lot 70
17TH CENTURY ITALIAN SCHOOL
THE PUNISHMENT OF PROMETHEUS
Auction: 30 October 2019 at 13:00 GMT
£9,750
Description
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
125cm x 175cm (49in x 68.5in)
Footnote
Note: Against a dark background, Prometheus is chained by his raised left hand, with his right arm supporting his struggling body. To the side stands Dante with book in hand and Virgil whispering. To the lower left, the work is balanced by a vulture in a visual reference to Tityus.