Perseus Collection

Medusa, 1596-1598. Artist: Caravaggio, Michelangelo (1571-1610)
Medusa, 1596-1598. Found in the collection of the Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence

CELLINI, Benvenuto (1500-1571). Perseus. 1554

Greek Art. Greece. 4th century BCE. Bronze statue of a youun
Greek Art. Greece. 4th century BCE. Bronze statue of a young identified as Perseus with Medusas head hanging. However, probably represents Paris and would subject the apple of discord

PERSEUS & MEDUSA PERSEUS & MEDUSA
PERSEUS slays MEDUSA, not looking at her because to see her is fatal; his horse Pegasus also looks away

Perseus constellation. Illustrated card from a 19th century astronomical teaching aid called Uranias Mirror, after the Greek muse of astronomy. There are 32 cards in total

Medusa and Perseus
The only way to defeat Medusa is not to look at her : Perseus keeps his gaze averted as she seeks to destroy him

A gorgon and panthers from the pediment of the temple of Artemis on Corfu
The archaic west pediment of the temple of Artemis on Corfu, showing Medusa in the centre fleeing from Perseus. On the left side is Pegasus, and on the right is Chyrisppus

Perseus / Hesperides / Ford
Perseus in the garden of the Hesperides

Perseus turning Phineas and his Followers to Stone, Early 1680s. Artist: Giordano, Luca (1632-1705)
Perseus turning Phineas and his Followers to Stone, Early 1680s. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Head of Medusa, 1630. Artist: Bernini, Gianlorenzo (1598-1680)
Head of Medusa, 1630. Found in the collection of the Musei Capitolini, Rome

Panorama of the celestial night sky in southwest New Mexico
December 8, 2013 - A 360 degree panorama taken in the pre-dawn hours from the Painted Pony Resort in southwest New Mexico. Visible in this image, from left to right: Arcturus just on the treetop

Perseus, a hero of Greek mythology, became famous for killing Medusa, a monster with hair of snakes and wings of leather

Danae Cast Adrift (1903)
Danae, daughter of Acrisius king of Argos, is impregnated by Zeus : perceiving her son Perseus as a threat, papa casts them adrift in a boat, but of course they survive Date: 1903

Bombardment of Kagoshima
Following the breakdown of negotiations to seek recompense for the Namamugi Incident in September 1862, and having been surprised by cannon fire from the shore

Medusa, 1903. Artist: Kotarbinsky, Vasilii (Wilhelm) Alexandrovich (1849-1921)
Medusa, 1903. Private Collection

Perseus and Quicksilver (colour litho)
8642686 Perseus and Quicksilver (colour litho) by Wilson, Patten (1868-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Perseus and Quicksilver)

Perseus shews the Gorgon's Head (colour litho)
8642685 Perseus shews the Gorgon's Head (colour litho) by Wilson, Patten (1868-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Perseus shews the Gorgon's Head)

Perseus confronting Polydectes with the head of the Gorgon Medusa (colour litho)
8626440 Perseus confronting Polydectes with the head of the Gorgon Medusa (colour litho) by MacEwen, Walter (1860-1943); Private Collection; (add.info)

Perseus and Medusa (engraving)
8672602 Perseus and Medusa (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Perseus and Medusa. From Greek mythology)

Constellations of Perseus carrying the head of Medusa, Andromeda chained to a rock, and the Triangle, 1775 (engraving)
542189 Constellations of Perseus carrying the head of Medusa, Andromeda chained to a rock, and the Triangle, 1775 (engraving); (add.info.: From JJ Fortin Atlas Coelestis de Flamsteed Paris 1775)

Camelopardalis and Auriga. With Cassiopeia, Lynx, Taurus, Ursa Major, Perseus, Gemini. Le girafe et le cocher
5912921 Camelopardalis and Auriga. With Cassiopeia, Lynx, Taurus, Ursa Major, Perseus, Gemini. Le girafe et le cocher. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from John Flamsteed

Perseus rescues Andromeda, 17th century (engraving)
3480618 Perseus rescues Andromeda, 17th century (engraving); (add.info.: Perseus rescues Andromeda. Engraving from 'Tableaux du temple des muses' (1655) by Michel de Marolles (1600 - 1681)

Perseus with the head of Medusa (litho)
8672605 Perseus with the head of Medusa (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Perseus with the head of Medusa on his shield. From Greek mythology)

Constellation of Andromeda from Johannes Bayer Uranometria Ulm 1723 (engraving)
531609 Constellation of Andromeda from Johannes Bayer Uranometria Ulm 1723 (engraving); (add.info.: Andromeda chained to rocks waiting for rescue by Perseus)

Macedonian envoys on the Danube (litho)
8660722 Macedonian envoys on the Danube (litho) by Prater, Ernest (1864-1950) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Macedonian envoys on the Danube)

Perseus, The Flying Slippers (colour litho)
8642687 Perseus, The Flying Slippers (colour litho) by Wilson, Patten (1868-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Perseus, The Flying Slippers)

Perseus and the Three Grey Women (colour litho)
8642683 Perseus and the Three Grey Women (colour litho) by Wilson, Patten (1868-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Perseus and the Three Grey Women)

Perseus sees the Gorgons (colour litho)
8642682 Perseus sees the Gorgons (colour litho) by Wilson, Patten (1868-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Perseus sees the Gorgons)

Perseus riding Pegasus (engraving)
8634963 Perseus riding Pegasus (engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: Perseus riding the winged horse Pegasus and carrying the head of Medusa)

Perseus and Caput Medusae, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue )
7340877 Perseus and Caput Medusae, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue ) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); 20.3x14 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Sidney Hall Plate 6)

Persee delivrant Andromede of the marine monster Ceto - Perseus delivering Andromeda from the sea monster Cetus
FLO4607773 Persee delivrant Andromede of the marine monster Ceto - Perseus delivering Andromeda from the sea monster Cetus. Copperplate engraving by W

Perseus, Helmet of Invisibility (colour litho)
8642688 Perseus, Helmet of Invisibility (colour litho) by Wilson, Patten (1868-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Perseus, The Helmet of Invisibility)

Perseus and Andromeda, c.1710. Creator: De Ferrari, Lorenzo (1680-1744)
Perseus and Andromeda, c.1710. Found in the Collection of the Galleria Nazionale di Palazzo Spinola, Genova.

Medusa decapitata. Creator: Rizzi, Antonio (1869-1940)
Medusa decapitata. Private Collection

Perseus frees Andromeda, c.1612. Creator: Manetti, Rutilio (1571-1639)
Perseus frees Andromeda, c.1612. Found in the Collection of the Galleria Borghese, Rome.

Garden pavilion "The Cave" at Jakobsdal (now Ulriksdal Palace), 1668. Creator: Adam Perelle
Garden pavilion "The Cave" at Jakobsdal (now Ulriksdal Palace), 1668

Perseus Killing Medusa, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Perseus Killing Medusa, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 41

Perseus and Andromeda, 1597. Creator: Jacob Matham
Perseus and Andromeda, 1597

Phineus Attacking Perseus at the Wedding, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Phineus Attacking Perseus at the Wedding, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 42

Perseus and Andromeda. Allegory of the liberation of the Netherlands by Prince Frederik Hendrik, 1642

Perseus and Andromeda, 1597. Creator: Jacob Matham
Perseus and Andromeda, 1597

Perseus Freeing Andromeda, 1594-1595. Creator: Cesari, Giuseppe (1568-1640)
Perseus Freeing Andromeda, 1594-1595. Found in the collection of the Accademia di San Luca

Perseus and Medusa, c. 1660. Creator: Giordano, Luca (1632-1705)
Perseus and Medusa, c. 1660. Found in the Collection of the Museo di Capodimonte, Naples

Perseus Starting from the Cave of the Gorgons, c.1816. Creator: Henry Fuseli
Perseus Starting from the Cave of the Gorgons, c.1816

Andromeda, 1601. Creator: Jan Saenredam
Andromeda, 1601

Medusa, by Leonardo da Vinci
The chief of the Gorgons, her face is so terrible that anyone who sees it is turned to stone, : but Perseus slays her by looking in a mirror as he removes her head

View of Canova's Cabinet, in the Vatican Museums, with the statues of Perseus and the boxers Creugas and Damoxenus. Vatican City State of the Vatican City Vatican Museums

Marble head depicting Perseus, in Myron's style, in the Capitoline Museums, Rome Rome Museo Mussolini Head Classical, Greek Art, Greece, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1930

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"Perseus: A Mythical Tale of Heroism and Triumph" In the realm of Greek mythology, one name stands out among the heroes - Perseus. Known for his legendary encounters with Medusa, this brave warrior has captured the imagination of artists throughout history. One notable depiction is found in Benvenuto Cellini's masterpiece "Perseus. " Crafted in 1554, this bronze statue immortalizes Perseus holding Medusa's severed head triumphantly. It showcases Cellini's exceptional skill and attention to detail. Greek art from the 4th century BCE also portrays a young Perseus facing off against Medusa. This bronze statue captures his youthful determination and courage as he battles the fearsome Gorgon. The story and Medusa continues to inspire artists across different eras. Caravaggio's painting from 1596-1598 depicts their fateful encounter with his signature chiaroscuro technique, bringing drama and intensity to life on canvas. Beyond artistry, Perseus leaves an indelible mark on astronomy too. The constellation named after him shines brightly in our night sky, reminding us of his heroic deeds whenever we gaze up at its celestial beauty. Not limited to visual arts alone, even architectural wonders pay homage to this mythical hero. The pediment of the temple of Artemis on Corfu features intricate sculptures depicting a gorgon alongside panthers - symbols closely associated with Perseus' adventures. Perseus' legacy extends beyond ancient tales into modern times as well. From Hesperides automobiles by Ford bearing his name to Bernini's captivating sculpture "Head of Medusa, " created in 1630; each artwork keeps alive the spirit and mystique surrounding this iconic figure.