Hell, from The Temple of the Muses
1733
18th Century
13 1/2 x 10 in. (34.3 x 25.4 cm)
Bernard Picart,
French,
(1673–1733)
Published by
Zachariah Chatelain,
Dutch,
b. 18th Century
Object Type:
PRINTS
Creation Place:
Europe, Netherlands
Medium and Support:
Engraving
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Klare Scarborough
Accession Number:
16-G-4986
Label from “Between Heaven and Hades: Journeys in Renaissance and Baroque Prints”, La Salle University Art Museum, September 13 - December 15, 2017:
According to Greek mythology, after death, mortals are ferried to the Underworld by Charon and brought before the god Hades. In this fiery landscape full of flying demons, tormented individuals hang from trees. Others attempt to flee by commandeering Charon’s boat.
Current Location:
In Storage
by Artist
by Artist
