Nessus Offering His Poisoned Tunic To Dejanire — Jean-Baptiste Deshays
Nessus Offering His Poisoned Tunic To Dejanire is an artwork by Jean-Baptiste Deshays. 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
- Nessus Offering His Poisoned Tunic To Dejanire
- Artist
- Jean-Baptiste Deshays (French, 1729-1765)
- Subject collection
- Gods & heroes
The mythology behind the named subject
Centaurs combine human upper bodies with the bodies of horses. Greek stories contrast their wild behavior with the wisdom of Chiron, the centaur who teaches several heroes.
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 Nessus Offering His Poisoned Tunic To Dejanire
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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