Prometheus by Jacob Jordaens depicts the mythological figure Prometheus chained to the floor and on his back as punishment for giving fire to humans. This differs from the traditional portrayal of Prometheus chained to a mountain cliff and forces submission. The painting alludes to Prometheus' eternal punishment of having his liver eaten daily by an eagle for defying the gods and empowering mankind.

1. Prometheus By Jacob Jordaens (1640) - Alludes to the myth of Prometheus who was chained to a mountain and had his liver eaten by an eagle every day as a punishment for giving men fire. - In this version, Prometheus is not chained to the cliff of a mountain but to the floor and is forced on his back. This could imply forced submission to the gods.