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[H2]The Artist[/H2] [A href='https://ArtsDot.com/ADC/Art.nsf/Art_EN?Open&Query=peter+paul+rubens,peter,paul,rubens&']Peter Paul Rubens[/A] was a Flemish Baroque artist from Antwerp who completed [A href='https://ArtsDot.com/ADC/Art.nsf/Art_EN?Open&Query=prometheus+bound,prometheus,bound&']Prometheus Bound[/A] in 1612. He first apprenticed with Tobias Verhaecht, a landscape painter, in 1582 and later studied under Otto van Veen. Rubens's interpretation of the Greek play Prometheus: The Friend of Man is known for its strong emotional response. [H2]The Painting[/H2] [A href='https://ArtsDot.com/ADC/Art.nsf/Art_EN?Open&Query=prometheus+bound,prometheus,bound&']Prometheus Bound[/A] (243 x 210 cm) is an oil on canvas painting that depicts the hero Prometheus in agony as a huge eagle devours his liver. The eagle's talons gouge into Prometheus's torso, exposing bloody entrails. Rubens completed this masterpiece during his stay in Rome, where he spent countless hours making studies of classical antiquities and Renaissance art. [H2]Location[/H2] [A href='https://ArtsDot.com/ADC/Art.nsf/Art_EN?Open&Query=prometheus+bound,prometheus,bound&']Prometheus Bound[/A] is currently housed at the [A href='https://ArtsDot.com/ADC/Art.nsf/Art_EN?Open&Query=philadelphia+museum+of+art,philadelphia,museum&']Philadelphia Museum of Art[/A]. The museum's collection includes over 240,000 works of art from around the world and spans over 2,000 years. [H2]Style and Media[/H2] Rubens's style is characterized by its dramatic use of color and movement. He often used chiaroscuro to create a sense of depth and volume in his paintings. [A href='https://ArtsDot.com/ADC/Art.nsf/Art_EN?Open&Query=prometheus+bound,prometheus,bound&']Prometheus Bound[/A] is an excellent example of Rubens's mastery of oil painting, which he used to create rich textures and vibrant colors. [H2]Date[/H2] Rubens completed [A href='https://ArtsDot.com/ADC/Art.nsf/Art_EN?Open&Query=prometheus+bound,prometheus,bound&']Prometheus Bound[/A] in 1612, during the height of the Catholic Revival in Rome. [H2]Description[/H2] In Rubens's interpretation, Prometheus is bound to a rock as an enormous eagle tears open his torso and devours his liver. The hero's nude body is contorted in agony, and his face is twisted in pain. The eagle's talons gouge into Prometheus's flesh, exposing bloody entrails. The painting's strong emotional response reflects Rubens's mastery of the Baroque style. [H2]Order Your Hand-Painted Museum Quality Oil Reproduction Today[/H2] At [A HREF='https://ArtsDot.com/Showcase']ArtsDot.com[/A], we offer hand-painted museum quality oil reproductions of famous artworks, including [A href='https://ArtsDot.com/ADC/Art.nsf/Art_EN?Open&Query=prometheus+bound,prometheus,bound&']Prometheus Bound[/A]. Our skilled artists will paint any painting from any image in any size. Order your custom reproduction today and add a touch of elegance to your home or office. [H2]Related Links[/H2] [UL][LI][A HREF='https://ArtsDot.com/@@/8YDQ8T-']View the original painting by Peter Paul Rubens[/A][/LI][LI][A HREF='https://ArtsDot.com/@/Peter-Paul-Rubens']Learn more about Peter Paul Rubens[/A][/LI][LI][A HREF='https://ArtsDot.com/@@/8LT56U-']View other paintings by Pieter Bruegel The Younger[/A][/LI][/UL]