Empedokles Burning In The Crater Of Aetna; Roman De La Rose
Empedokles Burning in the Crater of Aetna; Roman de la Rose, circa 1405. According to legend, Empedocles died by throwing himself into Mount Etna in Sicily, so that the people would believe his body had vanished and he had turned into an immortal god. However the volcano threw back one of his bronze sandals, revealing the deceit. The figure on the right, who may also represent Empedocles, appears to be holding a knife to his penis, possibly about to circumcise or mutilate himself. Creator: Unknown. (Photo by Heritage Art/Heritage Images via Getty Images)
PURCHASE A LICENSE
How can I use this image?
€300.00
EUR
Getty ImagesEmpedokles Burning In The Crater Of Aetna; Roman De La Rose, News Photo
Empedokles Burning In The Crater Of Aetna; Roman De La Rose Get premium, high resolution news photos at Getty ImagesProduct #:2181031492
Empedokles Burning In The Crater Of Aetna; Roman De La Rose Get premium, high resolution news photos at Getty ImagesProduct #:2181031492€475€115
Getty Images
In stockPlease note: images depicting historical events may contain themes, or have descriptions, that do not reflect current understanding. They are provided in a historical context. .
DETAILS
Restrictions:
Contact your local office for all commercial or promotional uses.
Credit:
Editorial #:
2181031492
Collection:
Hulton Archive
Date created:
January 01, 1754
Upload date:
License type:
Release info:
Not released.ÌýMore information
Source:
Hulton Archive
Object name:
3038094
Max file size:
3310 x 4960 px (11.03 x 16.53 in) - 300 dpi - 6 MB
- Adult,
- Ancient Greece,
- Burning,
- Classical Greek,
- Color Image,
- Cutting,
- Empedocles,
- Europe,
- Famous Place,
- Fire - Natural Phenomenon,
- Flame,
- France,
- Greece,
- Human Interest,
- Literature,
- Manuscript,
- Medieval,
- Men,
- Metal,
- Mountain,
- Mountain Range,
- Mt. Etna,
- Penis,
- People,
- Philosophy,
- Photography,
- Physical Geography,
- Unexpected,
- Vertical,
- Volcanic Crater,
- Volcano,