Nessus Centaurus wirdt erschossen

Title

Nessus Centaurus wirdt erschossen

Period

1550-1600;

Geographic

Ancient Greece

Aetolia

Description

Hercules and his new bride Deianira came across the Evenus River while on their way back to Hercules’ native land. The river was higher than normal and dangerous to cross. A centaur named Nessus appeared and offered to carry Deianira safely across the river. Hercules misplaced his trust, as after he crossed the river, he turned back to realize that Nessus was stealing his new bride. Deianira is illustrated in the arms of Nessus, with her hand reaching to Hercules on the shore imploring him to save her. Hercules is depicted with his bow and arrow as he uses his archery skills to strike Nessus down and save his wife.

Image Creator

Virgil Solis (Engraver)

Type

Text

Woodcut Engraving

Identifier

mta:22877

Language

ger

Source Name

P. Ouidij Nasonis, deß Sinnreichen und hochverstendigen Poeten, Metamorphoses oder Verwandlung, mit schönen figuren gezieret, auch kurzen Argumenten und außlegungen erkläret, und in Teutsche Reymen gebracht, durch Johann Spreng von Augspurg [Publius Ovidius Naso, the Ingenious and Highly Understandable Poet, Metamorphoses or Transformations, Adorned with Beautiful Images, and also descriptions of Short Arguments and Explanations, Brought into German Rhymes by Johann Spreng of Augsburg]

Parent Collection

1564 Frankfurt Spreng

Image

mta_22877_OBJ.jpg

Collection

Ovid's Metamorphoses

Subject

Nessus

Hercules

Gods

Goddesses

Roman Mythology

Greek Mythology

Deianira