Medea picks the flowers born of the blood of Prometheus — Henry de Groux
Medea picks the flowers born of the blood of Prometheus is an artwork by Henry de Groux. Here is the subject context recorded in our catalogue, followed by a guide to choosing a print for your home.
The artwork at a glance
- Title
- Medea picks the flowers born of the blood of Prometheus
- Artist
- Henry de Groux (Belgian, 1867-1930)
- Subject collection
- Gods & heroes
The mythology behind the named subject
Prometheus is the Titan who brings fire to humanity. Zeus punishes him by having him bound while an eagle eats his liver, which renews itself. Heracles eventually frees him in a well-known tradition.
This is mythology context for the subject named in the title. The identification of every figure, symbol, or episode in this particular artwork has not been verified.
Living with Medea picks the flowers born of the blood of Prometheus
The landscape composition suits a wider wall or a place above a console. Measure the available width before deciding on a print; surrounding space helps the composition read clearly.
On the artwork page, compare three room settings, then choose an unframed poster, wooden framed poster, rolled canvas, or stretched canvas. Sizes are listed in centimetres and inches. The final crop depends on your chosen proportions, so check the preview before ordering.
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