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This painting an illustration for the 1990 Fantasy Calendar, and appears for the month of September.
Nessus attempted to have intercourse with Deianeira, the wife of Heracles, after carrying her across the river. On seeing this Heracles shot Nessus with a poisoned arrow. As he lay dying, Nessus tricked Deianeira into believing his blood would ensure Heracles lifelong devotion. Later, doubting Heracles she presented Heracles with the bloodstained robe. Deianeira later realized the trick but was too late to prevent Heracles death.