This artwork, by the French artist Carle Vernet (1758 – 1836), depicts the death of Hippolytus (or Hippolytos) from Greek mythology. According to the ancient tales, Hippolytus was a son of King Theseus of Athens. Their relationship was complicated, for Hippolytus was Theseus’ illegitimate, out-of-wedlock, child with an Amazon queen. Storytellers usually cited Antiope or … Continue reading Death Of Hippolytos, By Carle Vernet (1758 – 1836)