The Myth of Prometheus
by PIERO DI COSIMO, Oil on panel
Prometheus in Greek mythology is the son of Iapetus, a Titan. He created the first man from clay, stole fire from the gods to give to mankind, and was punished by JUpiter, the father of the gods, by being chained to a rock where an eagle came everyday to feed on his liver.
According to Ovid, Prometheus made the figure of a man from clay in the image of the gods. He is shown before a life-size statue which stands on a pedestal.
Suggested listening (streaming mp3, 13 minutes):
Franz Liszt: Prometheus, symphonic poem