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Fine Art Print : Perseus and Medusa, c. 1660. Creator: Giordano, Luca (1632-1705)
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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
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Giordano Gorgons Luca 1632 1705 Lyricism Medusa Museo Di Capodimonte Naples Ovid Pegasus Perseus School Of Neaple Seamonster Victory Winged Horse Greek Mythology Phineas Phineus
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the captivating allure of ancient mythology with our exquisite Fine Art Print of Luca Giordano's "Perseus and Medusa," c. 1660. This masterpiece, found in the esteemed collection of the Museo di Capodimonte in Naples, showcases the legendary hero Perseus triumphantly beheading the fearsome Medusa, whose gaze could turn onlookers to stone. Giordano's vivid brushstrokes and intricate details bring this iconic tale to life, transporting you back to a time of gods, monsters, and heroic deeds. Add this stunning work of art to your collection and let the story of Perseus and Medusa inspire you for generations to come.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This stunning 17th century oil on canvas painting, titled "Perseus and Medusa" by the Neapolitan artist Luca Giordano (1632-1705), is a captivating representation of a pivotal moment in Greek mythology. The scene depicts the hero Perseus, clad in armor and brandishing the severed head of the Gorgon Medusa, who is shown in the lower left corner of the canvas, her petrifying gaze fixed on the ground. The painting is a testament to the Baroque period's love for allegory and literature, as well as its penchant for lyricism and drama. Perseus' triumphant victory over Medusa, a monstrous serpent-haired creature who could turn anyone who looked at her directly into stone, is a popular theme in both ancient poetry and art. The story is recounted in Ovid's "Metamorphoses," a seminal work of Latin literature. In this painting, Giordaso masterfully captures the moment of triumph and the contrasting emotions of fear, awe, and victory. The painting also features other elements of the myth, such as Perseus' winged horse Pegasus, who carries the hero's love interest, Andromeda, on his back. In the upper right corner, we see Phineas, the priest of Delphi, who aided Perseus in his quest by giving him the mirrored shield that allowed him to look at Medusa's reflection and avoid being turned to stone. The painting's rich colors, dynamic composition, and intricate details are a testament to Giordano's skill as a painter and his deep understanding of the mythological tradition. This painting, now a cherished masterpiece in the Collection of the Museo di Capodimonte in Naples, Italy, is a reminder of the enduring power of Greek mythology and the artistic legacy of the Baroque period.
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