Medusa Collection

HEAD OF MEDUSA by Caravaggio: oil on canvas, 1596

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

The Sicilian coat of arms, Taormina, Sicily, Italy

Octopus
jealousy

Medusa Raft - 1
When French ship wrecks on the African coast, all take to boats, towing a raft; but the boats abandon the raft with 157 on it, who suffer terribly and fight, only 15 surviving. Date: July 1816

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

The Head of Medusa, ca. 1618. Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640). Oil on canvas, 68.5 x 118 cm

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

Minerva, 1775 (marble)
XOS1765294 Minerva, 1775 (marble) by Nollekens, Joseph Francis (1702-48); 144 cm; J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, USA; (add.info.: Charles Watson-Wentworth, 2nd Marquis of Rockingham)

Crew of the Medusa on the Raft

Jelly fish, artwork
Jelly fish (Leonura terminalis). Historical artwork of a deep sea jelly fish observed by Ernst Haeckel during an expedition on HMS Challenger (1873-1876)

Head of Medusa, Didyma, Anatolia, Turkey, Asia Minor, Eurasia

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 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

Greek Head of Gorgon or Medusa, Syracuse, Sicily. In Greek mythology, Medusa was a monster, a Gorgon, generally described as a winged human female with living venomous snakes in place of hair

Barrel jellyfish, Rhizostoma cuvieri. Handcoloured lithograph from Georg Friedrich Treitschkes Gallery of Natural History, Naturhistorischer Bildersaal des Thierreiches, Liepzig, 1842

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

The Judgment of Paris, c1635-1638, (1912). Artist: Peter Paul Rubens
Judgment of Paris, c1635-1638, (1912). A colour print of Rubens painting, from Famous Paintings with an introduction by Gilbert Chesterton, (Cassell and Company, London, New York, Toronto, 1912)

Moon jellyfish (Aurelia aurita), close-up. This jellyfish, also known as the common jellyfish, is found in coastal waters throughout the world. Photographed in the White Sea, Russia

Acroterium corner stone representing Medusa's head, belonging to a sarcophagus, 170-190 AD, Luni marble
6384416 Acroterium corner stone representing Medusa's head, belonging to a sarcophagus, 170-190 AD, Luni marble, National Roman Museum at the Baths of Diocletian, Rome

Roman antiquity: head of a medusa, carved sardoine (glyptic). (Inv. 25864), National Archaeological Museum of Naples
BEN5478373 Roman antiquity: head of a medusa, carved sardoine (glyptic). (Inv. 25864), National Archaeological Museum of Naples, Italy by Roman School ; Photo © Raffaello Bencini.

Syrian arch and figural frieze from the Temple of Hadrian, 2nd century AD (photo)
XAM89558 Syrian arch and figural frieze from the Temple of Hadrian, 2nd century AD (photo); Ephesus, Turkey; Ali Meyer.

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)

Varieties of jellyfish, siphonophores and medusae. Including English man o'war, Physalia physalis
FLO4684857 Varieties of jellyfish, siphonophores and medusae. Including English man o'war, Physalia physalis, Physophora hydrostatica, sea raft jellyfish, Velella velella, and blue button

Portrait medallions of the Medusa, Cicero, Hecules and Omphale, Cleopatra and Mark Antony. Chromolithograph by W
FLO4689099 Portrait medallions of the Medusa, Cicero, Hecules and Omphale, Cleopatra and Mark Antony. Chromolithograph by W

Emblem with Medusa head (mosaic)
6384208 Emblem with Medusa head (mosaic); Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples, Campania, Italy; (add.info.: Emblem with Medusa head); Photo © Stefano Baldini.

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

The Farnese Tazza, view of the reverse depicting a gorgon's head (sardonyx) (for obverse see 108066)
BEN108067 The Farnese Tazza, view of the reverse depicting a gorgon's head (sardonyx) (for obverse see 108066); Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples, Campania

Applique of a Gorgon's head, 4th century BC circa, from Greece, terracotta, Eretria archeological museum, Greece
6384432 Applique of a Gorgon's head, 4th century BC circa, from Greece, terracotta, Eretria archeological museum, Greece; Archaeological Museum of Eretria, Euboea

Gorgoneion, 1st-2nd century (sculpture)
7485508 Gorgoneion, 1st-2nd century (sculpture); (add.info.: Gorgoneion: Gorgon's head (Medusa) recognizable by its headdress and large eyes

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)

At the aquarium #8
Tal Paz-Fridman

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)

At the aquarium #5
Tal Paz-Fridman

At the aquarium #4
Tal Paz-Fridman

At the aquarium #3
Tal Paz-Fridman

Medusa
Halit Benli

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)

The medusa of the Mediterranean (engraving)
8634798 The medusa of the Mediterranean (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The medusa of the Mediterranean)

Sea Star
Emel Tunaboylu

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)

Medallion decorated with Medusa's head (marble)
5309713 Medallion decorated with Medusa's head (marble); Istanbul Archaeological Museum, Turkey; Photo © Stefano Baldini.

Head of Medusa. Roman art. Sculpture on bronze. SPAIN. CATALONIA. BARCELONA. Barcelona. Archaeology Museum of Catalonia
CUL4862519 Head of Medusa. Roman art. Sculpture on bronze. SPAIN. CATALONIA. BARCELONA. Barcelona. Archaeology Museum of Catalonia by Roman; Archaeological Museum of Catalonia, Barcelona

Barrel jellyfish, Rhizostoma cuvieri. Handcoloured lithograph from Georg Friedrich Treitschke's Gallery of Natural
FLO4720076 Barrel jellyfish, Rhizostoma cuvieri. Handcoloured lithograph from Georg Friedrich Treitschke's Gallery of Natural History, Naturhistorischer Bildersaal des Thierreiches

Medusa head coral, Gorgonocephalus caputmedusae. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Bertuch's "
FLO4574688 Medusa head coral, Gorgonocephalus caputmedusae. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Bertuch's " Bilderbuch fur Kinder" (Picture Book for Children), Weimar, 1798

Medallion portrait of the Medusa. Chromolithograph by W. Griggs from Frederick Rathone's Old Wedgwood
FLO4689102 Medallion portrait of the Medusa. Chromolithograph by W. Griggs from Frederick Rathone's Old Wedgwood, the Decorative or Artistic Ceramic Work Produced by Josiah Wedgwood, Quaritch

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"Unveiling the Enigma: Medusa in Art and Mythology" Medusa, a captivating figure from Greek mythology, has fascinated artists for centuries. One of the most iconic representations is "Head of Medusa" by Caravaggio, an oil painting created in 1596. This masterpiece showcases her terrifying visage with snakes writhing around her head. The mythological tale of Perseus and Medusa is another popular subject depicted in various artworks. The epic clash between Perseus and the monstrous Gorgon resulted in his triumphant beheading to save Princess Andromeda. Their encounter has been immortalized through sculptures like "Medusa Raft - 1, " where the artist captures their intense struggle frozen in time. Caravaggio's portrayal further captivates viewers with its realism and dramatic lighting. Painted between 1596-1598, this artwork showcases his mastery over chiaroscuro techniques, emphasizing every intricate detail on her petrifying face. Not limited to paintings alone, references to they are also be found beyond traditional art forms. For instance, she finds herself etched into constellations such as Perseus constellation or even sculpted into marble statues like "Minerva. " Even jellyfish have been associated with her name due to their mesmerizing tentacles that resemble her snaky hair. Traveling across continents reveals more intriguing connections to this mythical creature. The Head sculpture located at Didyma in Anatolia stands as a testament to ancient civilizations' fascination with this enigmatic figure. Similarly, panthers accompanying a gorgon adorn the pediment of Artemis temple on Corfu Island. Closer home lies Sicily's Taormina region where Medusa takes center stage on its coat of arms—a symbol deeply rooted in local history and folklore.