Nessus Abducting Deianeira 1617–21 by Guido RENI 1575 –1642 Italy Italian
Nessus is known for his role in the story of the Tunic of Nessus. After carrying Deianeira, the wife of Heracles, across the river, he attempted to force himself upon her. Heracles saw this from across the river and shot a Hydra-poisoned arrow into Nessus's breast.
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