# Nessus and Deianira

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## Artwork

- Artist: [TEMPESTA, Antonio](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/tempesta-antonio-r511fb9f9e1f338>)
- Date: 1551-1600
- Technique: Etching, 97 x 115 mm

## Commentary

The print depicts the mythological scene when the centaur Nessus attempts to abduct Hercules&#39; beloved Deianira. In the background Hercules aims the fatal arrow at Nessus.

## Related artworks

- [Jupiter and Callisto](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/tempesta-antonio-r511fb9f9e1f338/jupiter-and-callisto-r6fa0610a765f19>)
- [The Conversion of Paul](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/tempesta-antonio-r511fb9f9e1f338/the-conversion-of-paul-r10ffe08edc51f4>)
- [The Death of Adonis](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/tempesta-antonio-r511fb9f9e1f338/the-death-of-adonis-rddb28b84122c40>)
- [The Oath of Claudius Civilis and the Batavians in the Sacred Grove](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/tempesta-antonio-r511fb9f9e1f338/the-oath-of-claudius-civilis-and-the-batavians-in-the-sacred-grove-r796b0f4098d954>)
- [Venus Mourning the Death of Adonis](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/tempesta-antonio-r511fb9f9e1f338/venus-mourning-the-death-of-adonis-rdae2df98f95511>)

## Attribution

[Web Gallery of Art](<https://beta.wga.hu/pages/about>)