Medusa Collection (page 7)

SS Medusa in the Kiel Canal, Germany
Vintage 19th century photograph: ship SS Medusa in the Kiel Canal, Germany, steel bridge

Cotton-spinner or tubular sea cucumber, Holothuria tubulosa. Oloturia tubulosa. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali

Naked-eye medusa and hydrozoan jellyfish
Naked-eye medusa, Orythia viridis, Oritia verde 1, and hydrozoans, Geryonia proboscidalis, Dianea gabert 2, and Liriope tetraphylla, Gerionia tetrafilla 3

Jellyfish and stinging jellyfish species
Jellyfish species. Favonia octonema 1, Lymnorea triedra 2, and stinging jellyfish, Cyanea labiche 3. Favonia ottonema, Limnorea triedra, Cianea Labiche

Naked-eye medusa and crystal jelly
Naked-eye medusa jellyfish, Berenix euchroma 1 and crystal jelly, Aequorea cyanea 2. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali

Moon jellyfish, Aurelia labiata. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science, Florence, Italy, 1837

Attic black-figure cup decorated with a running gorgon (ceramic)
AMQ103330 Attic black-figure cup decorated with a running gorgon (ceramic) by C Painter, (fl.c.575-555 BC); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; Greek, out of copyright

Bust of Septimus Severus (145-211) (marble)
XIR244186 Bust of Septimus Severus (145-211) (marble) by Roman, (3rd century AD); Musee Saint-Raymond, Toulouse, France; out of copyright

The Farnese Cup: head of Medusa, c. 175 (sardonyx)
LRI3512880 The Farnese Cup: head of Medusa, c.175 (sardonyx) by Egyptian, (2nd century); diam: 20 cm; Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples, Campania, Italy; Luisa Ricciarini; Egyptian

A Roman gold and chalcedony intaglio ring, a large Roman blue-grey chalcedony Medusa head
1766479 A Roman gold and chalcedony intaglio ring, a large Roman blue-grey chalcedony Medusa head cameo and a selection of rings

Blue Venus sculpture, c. mid 19th century (sapphire, spinel & diamonds)
3471386 Blue Venus sculpture, c.mid 19th century (sapphire, spinel & diamonds) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); height: 10.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Perseus Turning Atlas to Stone (oil on panel)
CH261397 Perseus Turning Atlas to Stone (oil on panel) by Congnet (Coignet), Gillis (c.1535-99); diam: 21 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Flemish, out of copyright

Perseus and Adromeda (colour litho)
5998214 Perseus and Adromeda (colour litho) by Spence, Thomas Ralph (1848-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: Perseus and Adromeda)

Ancient Roman helmet, possibly ceremonial, decorated with a head of Medusa (engraving)
5997451 Ancient Roman helmet, possibly ceremonial, decorated with a head of Medusa (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Roman helmet)

Head of Medusa (pen & brown ink over preliminaries in black chalk with touches of white
615247 Head of Medusa (pen & brown ink over preliminaries in black chalk with touches of white heightening on white paper) by Romano, Giulio (1492-1546); 7.8x5.8 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

Courtiers Being Turned into Stone, from the Perseus series (w / c on paper)
Ma199075 Courtiers Being Turned into Stone, from the Perseus series (w/c on paper) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); 31x63.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eThe Ms Gallery, London; English

The Baleful Head, c. 1876 (gouache) (see also 70777)
SOU80772 The Baleful Head, c.1876 (gouache) (see also 70777) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); 153.7x129 cm; Southampton City Art Gallery, Hampshire

Atlas Turned to Stone, c. 1876 (gouache)
SOU80769 Atlas Turned to Stone, c.1876 (gouache) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); 152.5x190 cm; Southampton City Art Gallery, Hampshire

Portrait medallion of the Medusa. Chromolithograph by W. Griggs from Frederick Rathbones Old Wedgwood, the Decorative or Artistic Ceramic Work Produced by Josiah Wedgwood, Quaritch, London, 1898

Portraits of the Medusa, Cicero, Hecules
Portrait medallions of the Medusa, Cicero, Hecules and Omphale, Cleopatra and Mark Antony. Chromolithograph by W. Griggs from Frederick Rathbones Old Wedgwood

Varieties of jellyfish, siphonophores and medusae. Including Portuguese man o war, Physalia physalis, Physophora hydrostatica, sea raft jellyfish, Velella velella, and blue button, Porpita porpita

Blue button, Porpita porpita (Nummular medusa, Medusa nummularia). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Sarcophagus of Pope Adrian IV (Egyptian granite)
ALI382431 Sarcophagus of Pope Adrian IV (Egyptian granite) by Roman, (3rd century AD); St. Peter s, Vatican Grotto, Vatican City; (add.info.: Adrien)

Discomedusae jellyfish species
Discomedusae jellyfish: lions mane jellyfish, Cyanea annasethe 1, 2, Floresca species 3, and compass jellyfish, Chrysaora hysoscella 4

Anthomedusae plantonic medusa: Zanclea gemmosa, Koellikerina fasciculata, Neoturris pileata, Larsonia pterophylla, and Sarsiella dinema

Leptomedusae jellyfish: Aequorea pensilis 1, Zygocanna diploconus 2, 3, 5, many-ribbed jellyfish, Aequorea forskalea 4, and Orchistoma elegans 6

Trachymedusae jellyfish: Geryonia proboscidalis 1-7. Chromolithograph by Adolf Glitsch from an illustration by Ernst Haeckel from Art Forms in Nature, Kunstformen der Natur, Liepzig, Germany, 1904

Siphonophorae hydrozoa: Porpema prunella and Porpita species, young and adult colonies, gas bladder, etc. Chromolithograph by Adolf Glitsch from an illustration by Ernst Haeckel from Art Forms in

Narcomedusae jellyfish: Pegantha pantheon 1, 2, Aeginura grimaldii 3, Pegantha godeffroyi 4, golf tee medusa, Aegina citrea 5, 6, 7, Aegina species 8, and Cunina octonaria 9

Medusa epidendrum orchid, Epidendrum medusae (Nanodes medusae). Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

The Lansdowne Bust of Athena of Velletri (marble)
3432829 The Lansdowne Bust of Athena of Velletri (marble) by Roman, (2nd century AD); 109.22 A-- 83.82x58.42 cm; Los Angeles County Museum of Art, CA

The Hope Athena (marble)
3432824 The Hope Athena (marble) by Roman, (2nd century AD); 218.44 cm; Los Angeles County Museum of Art, CA, USA; (add.info)

Perseus rescuing Andromeda from the sea monster Cetus. On his shoulders is the helmet that made him invisible, his sword Harpe and under his cloak is the severed head of Gorgon Medusa

Perseus showing Medusas head
3783932 Perseus showing Medusas head by Crane, Walter (1845-1915); (add.info.: Perseus showing Medusas head to king Polydectes. Retelling of Greek Myths by Nathaniel Hawthorne (1804 - 1864)

Perseus and the Gorgons
3783931 Perseus and the Gorgons by Crane, Walter (1845-1915); (add.info.: Perseus and Gorgons (Stheno, Euryale and Medusa). He is holding Medusas head

Head of Medusa being grasped by the fingers of Perseus, mounted on a modern neck
1076478 Head of Medusa being grasped by the fingers of Perseus, mounted on a modern neck, Roman Period (marble) by Greek; Leeds Museums and Art Galleries (Leeds City Museum) UK; (add.info)

Antefix in the form of the head of Medusa (terracotta)
LRI3512883 Antefix in the form of the head of Medusa (terracotta) by Etruscan, (6th century BC); Museo Nazionale Etrusco, Villa Giulia, Rome, Lazio

Perseuss blood ran cold for all his courage as he saw them come howling on his track
3482324 Perseuss blood ran cold for all his courage as he saw them come howling on his track, from The Heroes published by George Allen and Unwin 1929 (litho) by Soper

Burgonet, 1543 (steel, gold, textile)
3525833 Burgonet, 1543 (steel, gold, textile) by Negroli, Filippo (fl.1532-51); 24.1 high cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; Italian, out of copyright

Minerva, work by Gaspare Venturini, conserved at the Galleria Estense in Modena
3567541 Minerva, work by Gaspare Venturini, conserved at the Galleria Estense in Modena by Venturini, Gaspare (1570-1617); Galleria e Museo Estense, Modena, Italy; (add.info.: ARTIST: Venturini)

The Raft of the "Medusa"(engraving)
671432 The Raft of the " Medusa" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Raft of the " Medusa." Illustration for The Sea by F Whymper)

Design for an octagonal mosaic floor, 1779 (pen & ink and w / c on paper)
746825 Design for an octagonal mosaic floor, 1779 (pen & ink and w/c on paper) by Italian School, (18th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Italian, out of copyright

Theodore Gericault (chromolitho)
667052 Theodore Gericault (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Theodore Gericault. French educational card, late 19th century.); © Look and Learn

Tuesday (chromolitho)
735277 Tuesday (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tuesday. Liebig card, late 19th century/early 20th century.); Look and Learn / Rosenberg Collection

Antefix with the head of a gorgon, from the Portonaccio Temple, Veii, c. 500 BC (stone)
XIR199895 Antefix with the head of a gorgon, from the Portonaccio Temple, Veii, c.500 BC (stone) by Etruscan, (6th century BC); Museo Nazionale Etrusco, Villa Giulia, Rome, Lazio

Perseus on the Winged Horse Pegasus, with Medusas Head, illustration from The Illustrated History of the World
LLM438649 Perseus on the Winged Horse Pegasus, with Medusas Head, illustration from The Illustrated History of the World, published c.1880 (digitally enhanced image) by English School

Antefix in the form of a Gorgons head (terracotta)
480755 Antefix in the form of a Gorgons head (terracotta) by Etruscan; Museo Nazionale Etrusco, Villa Giulia, Rome, Lazio, Italy; (add.info.: originally from the Portonaccio Temple at Veii)

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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.