The piece Prometheus Bound is based upon the mythological story of the Titan Prometheus who stole fire from the gods to give to mankind.(web 3) This work, which was completed in 1612, has a very interesting and diverse history. Flemish baroque painter Peter Paul Rubens was born June 28, 1577. By the age of 21 Rubens had become a master painter. At 21, Rubens traveled to Italy to continue his education. It was in Venice where he saw the radiant …showed first 75 words of 757 total…

…showed last 75 words of 757 total…the future. If Prometheus knew the consequences of his gift to man, why did he do it? Prometheus Bound is the sacrifice of one self for the love of mankind. These are some of the details I found interesting about Peter Paul Rubens’ Prometheus Bound. To see this baroque work of art in person at the Philadelphia art museum was even more impressive. To think that all art has such history behind it is amazing