Prometheus Collection

Statue of Prometheus in the Plaza of the Rockefeller Center, Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States of America, North America

Count of St Germain, French alchemist
Count of St Germain (c.1712-1784), French alchemist. St Germain was a French courtier and adventurer who rose to prominence in Europe in the mid-18th century

Prometheus carrying fire. Jan Cossiers (1600-1671). Oil On Canvas

Prometheus statue, Rockefeller Center Plaza, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
USA, New York City, Manhattan, Prometheus statue, Rockefeller Center Plaza

PROMETHEUS. Prometheus and the ocean nymphs. Line engraving, 19th century, after a sculpture by Eduard Muller

Prometheus relaeased from his chains by Hercules (chromolitho)
968390 Prometheus relaeased from his chains by Hercules (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prometheus relaeased from his chains by Hercules)

Hermes, from Promethee Enchaine by Aeschylus, pub. 1941 (pochoir print)
3474139 Hermes, from Promethee EnchaAneby Aeschylus, pub. 1941 (pochoir print) by Schmied, Francois-Louis (1873-1941); The Stapleton Collection; Swiss, out of copyright

Saturns peaceful beauty invites Cassini for a closer look in this natural color view, taken during the spacecrafts approach to the planet

Czech Republic, Praque, Blue and Red Prometheus, 1908
Frantisek Kupka (1871-1957), Blue and Red Prometheus, 1908

Prometheus or Progress statue and the Victorial Memorial outside Buckingham Palace, London, England, UK

Ships of the British Navy (engraving)
8631456 Ships of the British Navy (engraving) by Ingram, William Ayerst (1855-1913); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ships of the British Navy. Illustration from Black and White)

Racehorses and Jockeys, 1938: Prometheus, Jockey, W Rickaby (colour litho)
8659806 Racehorses and Jockeys, 1938: Prometheus, Jockey, W Rickaby (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prometheus, Jockey, W Rickaby)

"Do not you take her, either" (litho)
8639158 "Do not you take her, either" (litho) by Richardson, Frederick (1862-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Do not you take her)

Prometheus cautioning Epimetheus against Pandora (colour litho)
8626441 Prometheus cautioning Epimetheus against Pandora (colour litho) by MacEwen, Walter (1860-1943); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prometheus cautioning Epimetheus against Pandora)

Victor Frankenstein confronting the monster he has created. Late 19th century popular edition
535999 Victor Frankenstein confronting the monster he has created. Late 19th century popular edition (cover engraving of "Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley Frankenstein or the Modern Prometheus")

Personal Prometheus
Ezekiel Y.D. Schmitt

Prometheus Forms Man and Animates Him with Fire from Heaven, published 1589. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
Prometheus Forms Man and Animates Him with Fire from Heaven, published 1589. From Metamorphoses by Ovid, plate 2

Pallas Athens in the Prometheus studio, 1752-1819. Creator: Juriaan Andriessen
Pallas Athens in the Prometheus studio, 1752-1819. Prometheus makes man out of clay

Prometheus, 1771. Creator: Füssli (Fuseli), Johann Heinrich (1741-1825)
Prometheus, 1771. Found in the collection of the Art Museum Basel

Prometheus steals fire, 1906-1917. Creator: Poul S. Christiansen
Prometheus steals fire, 1906-1917. Prometheus defies the gods by stealing fire from them, and gives it to humanity in the form of technology, knowledge and civilisation

Prometheus Bound. Creator: Christian Schussele
Prometheus Bound

Prometheus Moulding Man from Clay, 1845. Creator: Constantin Hansen
Prometheus Moulding Man from Clay, 1845

Prométhée modelant le premier homme, composition provenant de l'atrium de la maison... c1860
Promethee modelant le premier homme, composition provenant de l'atrium de la maison pompeienne du prince Napoleon, c1860

In ancient Greek mythology, the Titan Prometheus stole fire from the gods and gave it to humans, earning punishment from Zeus

Prometheus bronze sculpture, Rockefeller Center, Manhattan, New York, USA

NYC, Rockefeller Center, Ice Skating rink, Prometheus statue
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NYC, Rockefeller Center, Ice Rink with skaters, Prometheus sculpture

Sarcophagus with the myth of Prometheus, from Pozzuoli, located at the National Archaeological Museum in Naples. Naples National Archaeological Museum Sarcophagus. Date of Photograph:1879-1910 ca

Prometheus and the vulture, drawing by Luca Cambiaso, in the Gabinetto dei Disegni e Stampe, of the Uffizi, Florence Florence Drawing High Renaissance, Renaissance

Prometheus by Lambert-Sigisbert Adam, work preserved in the Louvre Museum, Paris. France Paris, Louvre Museum Sculptural Group Eighteenth Century, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Sarcophagus of Prometheus taken from Arles on display at the Louvre Museum, Paris France Paris, Louvre Sarcophagus Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1908. Date of Artwork:230

Prometheus creating the First Man, detail of Sarcophagus from Arles, France, c3rd-4th century
Prometheus creating the First Man, detail of Sarcophagus from Ares, France, c3rd-4th century. Roman relief of Prometheus creating man, guided by Athena.Marble relief from Arles. Held at Louvre Museum

Prometheus Punishment Bound Rock Eagle Symbol Of Zeus
The punishment of Prometheus for stealing fire from the Olympian gods and giving it to humans. He was bound to a rock and an eagle - the symbol of Zeus - would eat his liver each day

Prometheus and the Making of Man
Christophe Kiciak

Prometheus Vase, 1875-78 (bone china)
6334162 Prometheus Vase, 1875-78 (bone china) by Mintons Ltd (fl.1793-1873); 110.5x40 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Bone china, with applied)

Prometheus (marble)
2562033 Prometheus (marble) by Roman; Musei Capitolini, Rome, Italy; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Prometheus chained to a rock, 1710, (marble)
7130149 Prometheus chained to a rock, 1710, (marble) by David, Claude (1650-1722); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Vulcan or Prometheus chained to a rock, 1710, Claude David)

Prometheus (male nude with 5 points given), 1770-1771 (pen and ink in brown, partly over pencil, washed grey-brown)
7360929 Prometheus (male nude with 5 points given), 1770-1771 (pen and ink in brown, partly over pencil, washed grey-brown) by Fuseli, Henry (Fussli, Johann Heinrich) (1741-1825); Kunstmuseum, Basel

Attic red-figure calyx-crater with two superimposed image friezes showing the life of Theseus above and Prometheus
7310054 Attic red-figure calyx-crater with two superimposed image friezes showing the life of Theseus above and Prometheus, satyrs and other figures below, 425 BC BC (ceramic) by Greek

Male Nude (Prometheus) (oil on canvas)
3712846 Male Nude (Prometheus) (oil on canvas) by Malatesta or Malatesti, Adeodato (1806-91); Assicoop-Unipol Collection, Modena, Emilia Romagna

Greek torch race
6340209 Greek torch race by Fumagalli (19th century); (add.info.: Greek torch race. Athletes race each other without extinguishing their torches. From an altar of Prometheus. Corsa delle fiaccole)

Out flew a beautiful fairy-like creature with rainbow-coloured wings (colour litho)
STC312585 Out flew a beautiful fairy-like creature with rainbow-coloured wings (colour litho) by Michael, Arthur C. (d.1945) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Male Nude (Prometheus) (oil on canvas)
3712845 Male Nude (Prometheus) (oil on canvas) by Malatesta or Malatesti, Adeodato (1806-91); Assicoop-Unipol Collection, Modena, Emilia Romagna

Moirae or the Fates, The Muses (engraving)
7164230 Moirae or the Fates, The Muses (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Moirae or the Fates, The Muses)

Bismarck as Prometheus (engraving)
7157244 Bismarck as Prometheus (engraving) by Gilbert-Martin, Charles (1839-1905) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Otto von Bismarck as Prometheus)

Prometheus Freed by Hercules, 1781-1785 (oil on canvas)
1766412 Prometheus Freed by Hercules, 1781-1785 (oil on canvas) by Fuseli, Henry (Fussli, Johann Heinrich) (1741-1825); 63x75 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Prometheus Freed by Hercules)

Graphic illustration from Promethee Enchaine by Aeschylus, pub. 1941 (pochoir print)
3474110 Graphic illustration from Promethee EnchaAneby Aeschylus, pub. 1941 (pochoir print) by Schmied, Francois-Louis (1873-1941); The Stapleton Collection; Swiss, out of copyright

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"Unleashing the Flame of Knowledge: The Mythical Tale of Prometheus" In the heart of New York City's Rockefeller Center stands a magnificent statue, depicting none other than Prometheus himself. This iconic figure from Greek mythology has captivated minds for centuries with his audacious act of stealing fire from the gods and gifting it to humanity. Prometheus, often associated with Count of St Germain, a French alchemist known for his pursuit of eternal life, symbolizes mankind's relentless quest for progress and enlightenment. Just like this enigmatic alchemist sought to unlock the secrets of immortality, Prometheus carried fire as a beacon illuminating our path towards knowledge and innovation. The myth tells us that after bestowing fire upon humankind, Zeus punished Prometheus by chaining him to a rock on Mount Caucasus. However, even in his torment, he found solace in the company of ocean nymphs who offered him comfort amidst his suffering. But hope was not lost for Prometheus; Hercules eventually came to his rescue and released him from his chains. This triumphant moment is captured beautifully in chromolitho prints where we witness Hercules liberating this defiant titan. Hermes also played an essential role in this tale as depicted in pochoir prints inspired by Aeschylus' play "Promethee Enchaine. " Hermes acted as an intermediary between gods and mortals - delivering messages and guiding humanity towards progress. Beyond New York City's borders lies Prague's Blue and Red Prometheus statue - a testament to how far-reaching this myth has become. It serves as a reminder that regardless of geographical boundaries or time periods, human beings have always been driven by curiosity and ambition. From Buckingham Palace's Promethean sculptures standing alongside the Victoria Memorial to bone china vases adorned with scenes depicting Prometheus shaping mankind – these artistic representations celebrate our insatiable desire for growth and self-improvement.