In this painting, an odd design fact / is that none of the three interact. / No one looks at a face, / they each stare into space. / Two painters, and both of them slacked.
Prometheus, being a titan/ is not very easy to frighten/ but I think he will shiver/ when he learns that his liver/ will be torn out for giving us lightin’/// He created us lumps from clay/ and the gods really made him pay/ for it’s no picnic (is it ?)/ when that bird comes to visit/ and rips out your liver each day…
For the moment, all that lies ahead. / (Heck, even both painters are dead !)/ We all know the tale-/ (it’s grown rather stale) – / and we really should be in bed.
Said Athena, “Prometheus, you clown,/ you’re the stupidest Titan in town !/ But these painters are worse-/ they’ve got things in reverse !/ Who ever saw flames burning down ?”
(best viewed with Google Chrome, which can automatically translate most webpages as necessary) has info and links that point to more info about this roughly jumbo envelope size, oil on canvas painting (not a fresco). This is a detail image of the full painting (pointed to by References; Other versions in the Photograph section has this coloration image).
Again, a larger strip image is shown by (⌘- or Ctrl-) clicking the image at
I have added a comment there (already approved by Mr. Melcher) pointing to the info about both artists I used to point to here. So far, 2 works by the first artist have been used here.
has the prior (the 14 hyperlinks in my comment there have been deactivated, but perhaps the text remains informative). First work, by the second artist, used here.
There is about to be a fight as scalpers have sold the same seat to 3 people to listen to the piano/parrot ensemble; unimagineably called “the redheads”.
BE THIS GUY about 3 years ago
It took two Greek Gods to create man, while it took only one Jewish God which saved on labor cost.
rmremail about 3 years ago
Here, stick this where the light don’t shine
rmremail about 3 years ago
God, handing down the flashlight
rmremail about 3 years ago
Stop waving that thing in my face and give me a hand up – I think I twisted something.
Solstice*1947 about 3 years ago
Prometheus, attempting to pass the torch to man, but distracted by a shapely ankle off-frame.
Say What Now‽ Premium Member about 3 years ago
“Behold, I give you fire. I mean what harm could there be in that?”
rmremail about 3 years ago
That billowing smoke that’s under me? Um.. it’s from the torch. Yeah, let’s go with that.
Solstice*1947 about 3 years ago
I say, hey (hey) you (you)
Get off of my cloud.
sparklite about 3 years ago
One…two…three!
One…two…three!
One…two…three!
“You nitwits! If one of you doesn’t choose something besides paper, we’ll be here doing rock/paper/scissors all night! "
ronaldspence about 3 years ago
It’s the hottest new thing from Olympus!
Solstice*1947 about 3 years ago
There’s got to be an easier way to get rid of head lice.
Bilan about 3 years ago
Documented proof that the Olympics existed long before Roman times.
Kind&Kinder about 3 years ago
♪♫"You light up my life…."♪♫
Solstice*1947 about 3 years ago
In this painting, an odd design fact / is that none of the three interact. / No one looks at a face, / they each stare into space. / Two painters, and both of them slacked.
Kind&Kinder about 3 years ago
♪♫ "Blinded by the light
Revved up like a deuce
Another runner in the night…." ♪♫
—Bruce Springsteen/Manfred Mann
Call me Ishmael about 3 years ago
Prometheus, being a titan/ is not very easy to frighten/ but I think he will shiver/ when he learns that his liver/ will be torn out for giving us lightin’/// He created us lumps from clay/ and the gods really made him pay/ for it’s no picnic (is it ?)/ when that bird comes to visit/ and rips out your liver each day…
Call me Ishmael about 3 years ago
For the moment, all that lies ahead. / (Heck, even both painters are dead !)/ We all know the tale-/ (it’s grown rather stale) – / and we really should be in bed.
Kwen about 3 years ago
Hey ! Pass the good stuff around, Pal! I see people flying round my head just by smelling the smoke!
orinoco womble about 3 years ago
“Here ya go, kid. Now go set the world on fire.”
Jayalexander about 3 years ago
I asked for a Brazilian Wax, not a Toasted Bun, fuzz face.
jdculhane46 about 3 years ago
Yes, the torch is a cool gift. But I’d really prefer a pair of pants
Helen Ferrieux about 3 years ago
“Boys, boys ! Have you seen your filthy feet? "
gopher gofer about 3 years ago
dude, i told you, keep the damn torch away from my do…
Buzzworld about 3 years ago
Looks like the two different artists couldn’t agree on where to place their subjects.
lagoulou about 3 years ago
“RUMOURS” are the artists needed glasses to see what each was painting…
Reader about 3 years ago
That seems like it should be Prometheus’ right leg, in which case his foot is backwards.
Reader about 3 years ago
Athena: I think you’re playing with fire there, Prometheus. That’s going to be a real Pandora’s box.
bobniwri Premium Member about 3 years ago
Here is your COVID cure. You know where to put it.
Rev Phnk Ey about 3 years ago
“I’ve got it.” “No, I’ve got it.” “No, I’ve got it.” Olympus baseball.
prrdh about 3 years ago
Johnny Storm’s nude sunbathing is rudely interrupted…"What do I want with your f**king superpower?"
Blaidd Drwg Premium Member about 3 years ago
MOM, DAD, you can’t just barge into my room like that!
!!ǝlɐ⅁ about 3 years ago
…or you just want for Fleetwood Mac to never play again!!
Call me Ishmael about 3 years ago
Said Athena, “Prometheus, you clown,/ you’re the stupidest Titan in town !/ But these painters are worse-/ they’ve got things in reverse !/ Who ever saw flames burning down ?”
wincoach Premium Member about 3 years ago
My angel of a date is already here, no time to comb my hair; please, just hurry and burn it off!
Another Take about 3 years ago
Gods though they were, when man needed a hairdryer, all they could provide was a torch.
Honorable Mention In The Banjo Toss Premium Member about 3 years ago
“Here’s your fire. Use it wisely; I’m gonna be paying big-time for this.”
Linguist about 3 years ago
Prometheus always carried a torch for Anthrópos but he was bound to wind up being a rock star with a wrecked liver.
anomaly about 3 years ago
“That’s one big butane lighter, Dude!”
Another Take about 3 years ago
Nuthin’ could be finah than to dry your hair with fir-ah in the mor-or-ning
mabrndt Premium Member about 3 years ago
Man formed by Prometheus and animated by Athena:
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Creation_of_man_Prometheus_Berthelemy_Louvre_INV20043_n2.jpg
(best viewed with Google Chrome, which can automatically translate most webpages as necessary) has info and links that point to more info about this roughly jumbo envelope size, oil on canvas painting (not a fresco). This is a detail image of the full painting (pointed to by References; Other versions in the Photograph section has this coloration image).
Again, a larger strip image is shown by (⌘- or Ctrl-) clicking the image at
http://thatispriceless.blogspot.com/2021/10/masterpiece-2807.html
I have added a comment there (already approved by Mr. Melcher) pointing to the info about both artists I used to point to here. So far, 2 works by the first artist have been used here.
https://www.gocomics.com/that-is-priceless/2014/01/16?comments=visible
has the prior (the 14 hyperlinks in my comment there have been deactivated, but perhaps the text remains informative). First work, by the second artist, used here.
Csaw Backnforth about 3 years ago
Prometheus shaped the clay / Athena breathed life where he lay / But when given fire / It was deemed most dire / Now chained Prometheus must stay.
anomalous4 about 3 years ago
FREEBIRD!!!
stamps about 3 years ago
The hair treatment for men.
ObsiWan Premium Member about 3 years ago
Prometheus about to show man why alcohol-based hair products aren’t a good idea.
d1234dick Premium Member about 3 years ago
the manly version of wizard of Oz. being sweep into Oz with his mate and extra girl tagging for good measure. the adult version
Radish... about 3 years ago
Sprinkling him with fairy dust.
Call me Ishmael about 3 years ago
Prometheus bore the shame / but he didn’t ignite the flame/ twas Athena ( of course)/ who knows not remorse: / it’s part of the Goddess game…
Running Buffalo Premium Member about 3 years ago
Hey, have you heard of the latest craze? Take this torch, and the next time you feel like farting …
Running Buffalo Premium Member about 3 years ago
There is about to be a fight as scalpers have sold the same seat to 3 people to listen to the piano/parrot ensemble; unimagineably called “the redheads”.