Why do you think Rizal made a sculpture on this theme?

Question

In 1897, Jose Rizal made a terra cotta sculpture of the bound or chained Prometheus, and gave it to his friend Ferdinand Blumentrit in Austria.

Answer 1

Hey Mr. Yosso,

In the penetrating psychological analysis of the man by Mr. Blumentritt there is mention of Rizal's sensitivity as an artist, Mr. Blumentritt being the possessor of three terracotta statues: ‘Prometheus Bound’, ‘The Victory of Death Over Life’, and ‘The Triumph of the Intellect Over Death’.