Gorgon Collection (#4)

Small shield, Italian workmanship, 16th century (engraving)
965730 Small shield, Italian workmanship, 16th century (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Small shield, Italian workmanship, 16th century, Royal Armoury)

Gorgoneia (engraving)
670297 Gorgoneia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gorgoneia. Illustration for An Illustrated Dictionary of Art and Archeology by J W Mollett)

Taste (limestone)
2560074 Taste (limestone) by Cibber, Caius Gabriel (1630-1700); Belvoir Castle, Leicestershire, UK; Danish, out of copyright

Medusa, c. 1854 (marble)
5910674 Medusa, c.1854 (marble) by Hosmer, Harriet Goodhue (1830-1908); 69.2x53.3x24.1 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

Medusa, c. 1854 (marble)
5910672 Medusa, c.1854 (marble) by Hosmer, Harriet Goodhue (1830-1908); 69.2x53.3x24.1 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

Perfume Burner, c. 1530-40 (bronze)
1217929 Perfume Burner, c.1530-40 (bronze) by Desiderio da Firenze (fl.1545) (attr.to); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: height: 51.3 cm ); eAshmolean Museum; Italian

Gorgon Head (plaster)
938062 Gorgon Head (plaster) by Roman (5th century AD); Museo Archeologico, Gela, Sicily, Italy; eGiuliano Valsecchi; out of copyright

Terracotta Stand, c. 570 B. C. (terracotta)
3597311 Terracotta Stand, c.570 B.C. (terracotta) by Greek, (6th century BC); 8 diameter cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: Made by Ergotimos potter)

Head of Medusa, antefix from Catanzaros Marina (terracotta)
GIA3512889 Head of Medusa, antefix from Catanzaros Marina (terracotta) by Etruscan, (6th century BC); Private Collection; eGiancarlo Costa; Etruscan, out of copyright

Antefix in the form of a Gorgon head, 1st-2nd century AD (terracotta)
615800 Antefix in the form of a Gorgon head, 1st-2nd century AD (terracotta) by Roman; 19.5x19x12 cm; Freud Museum, London, UK; eFreud Museum, London; out of copyright

16th century Limoges enamel, illustration from the Dictionnaire de l
REV326664 16th century Limoges enamel, illustration from the Dictionnaire de l ameublement et de la decoration by Henry Havard, volume 2, plate 22, Paris, Maison Quantin

A Scene from the Legend of Perseus and Andromeda (oil on panel)
489035 A Scene from the Legend of Perseus and Andromeda (oil on panel) by Cornelisz. van Haarlem, Cornelis (1562-1638) (workshop of); 34.5x51.6 cm; Private Collection; Photo eRafael Valls Gallery

Perseus liberating Andromeda, c. 1620 (oil on canvas)
BOO209298 Perseus liberating Andromeda, c.1620 (oil on canvas) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); 99.5x139 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; Flemish, out of copyright

Bust of Emperor Lucius Verus (86-161) (marble)
AMQ100648 Bust of Emperor Lucius Verus (86-161) (marble) by Roman, (2nd century AD); height:68 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; out of copyright

Sin, Death, and the Devil, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1792 (hand-coloured etching)
NCO190428 Sin, Death, and the Devil, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1792 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); 31.5x40 cm; Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Perseus flying to kill the Gorgon (colour litho)
5998204 Perseus flying to kill the Gorgon (colour litho) by Spence, Thomas Ralph (1848-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: Perseus flying to kill the Gorgon)

Medusa, c. 1854 (marble)
5910673 Medusa, c.1854 (marble) by Hosmer, Harriet Goodhue (1830-1908); 69.2x53.3x24.1 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

Departure of the Baltic Fleet from Spithead (engraving)
1602351 Departure of the Baltic Fleet from Spithead (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Departure of the Baltic Fleet from Spithead)

Attack and Destruction of Russian Works, at the Entrance of Balder River, Riga, by the Courland Squadron (engraving)
1608277 Attack and Destruction of Russian Works, at the Entrance of Balder River, Riga, by the Courland Squadron (engraving) by English School

Detail from Historia Naturalis by Pliny the Elder, 1476 (print
860499 Detail from Historia Naturalis by Pliny the Elder, 1476 (print, engraving & tempera on paper) (see also 860497-501) by Venetian School

Perseus and the Medusa, ceiling decoration from the Sala di Galatea
BEN119426 Perseus and the Medusa, ceiling decoration from the Sala di Galatea, 1511-12 (fresco) by Peruzzi, Baldassarre (1481-1536); Villa Farnesina, Rome, Italy; Photo eRaffaello Bencini; Italian

Defeat of General Rosas by the English and French Troops, Plan of the Action of Point Obligado (engraving)
1101680 Defeat of General Rosas by the English and French Troops, Plan of the Action of Point Obligado (engraving) by English School

Andromeda Chained to the Rocks, c. 1630. Creator: Rembrandt van Rhijn (1606-1669)
Andromeda Chained to the Rocks, c.1630. Found in the collection of The Mauritshuis, The Hague

Perseus Freeing Andromeda, 1847. Creator: Delacroix, Eugene (1798-1863)
Perseus Freeing Andromeda, 1847. Found in the collection of Musee du Louvre, Paris

Perseus and the Sleeping Medusa, 1774. Creator: Alexander Runciman
Perseus and the Sleeping Medusa, 1774

Persee et Meduse, 1644. Creator: Stefano della Bella
Persee et Meduse, 1644

Perseus Triumphant, 1813. Creator: Giovanni Tognolli
Perseus Triumphant, 1813

Atalanta and Meleager, 1618-84. Creator: Cornelis Bloemaert
Atalanta and Meleager, 1618-84

Perseus with the head of Medusa. from "Oeuvre de Canova: Recueil de Statues
Perseus with the head of Medusa. from " Oeuvre de Canova: Recueil de Statues...", 1817

Perseus, mid 1570s. Creator: Attributed to Antonio Spano
Perseus, mid 1570s

Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Perseus, late 16th century. late 16th century
Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Perseus, late 16th century

Bellona, 1633 (oil on canvas)
3471256 Bellona, 1633 (oil on canvas) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 127x97.5 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: Roman goddess of war, sister of Mars)

Fr 599 f. 19 Woman playing a viol, from Des Cleres et Nobles Femmes (vellum)
BAL58527 Fr 599 f.19 Woman playing a viol, from Des Cleres et Nobles Femmes (vellum) by French School; Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Francisco Pizarro and his companions are on the Gorgona island, engraving from 1726, with the portrait of Diego de Almagro (1472-1538). Spanish conqueror

Head of the Gorgon Medusa in embossing gold, piece from the royal tomb at Vergina (350 BC)

Constellation of Perseus, 1603. Artist: Alexander Mair
Constellation of Perseus, 1603. From Uranometria by Johann Bayer, 1603

Head of Medusa in the Severan forum of the ancient Roman city of Leptis Magna, Libya
Head of Medusa in the Severan Forum of the Ancient Roman city of Leptis Magna, Libya. In Greek mythology, a single glance from Medusa the snake-haired gorgon could turn a human to stone

Andromeda, ca 1939-1941. Private Collection

The End of All Things, 1887. Found in the collection of National Gallery, Prague

Andromeda Chained to the Rock by the Nereids, 1840. Found in the Collection of Musee du Louvre, Paris

Head of Gorgon, 1895. Found in the Collection of Galleria nazionale d arte moderna Rome

Head of Medusa, 1780s. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Head of Medusa. Found in the Collection of Art History Museum, Vienne

Perseus Freeing Andromeda. Found in the Collection of Art History Museum, Vienne

Gorgon. Found in the Collection of Galleria nazionale d arte moderna Rome

Perseus and Andromeda, ca. 1600. Artist: Anonymous
Perseus and Andromeda, ca. 1600. Found in the collection of Ptuj Ormo? Regional Museum

Perseus Freeing Andromeda. Artist: Wtewael, Joachim (1566-1638)
Perseus Freeing Andromeda. Found in the collection of Louvre, Paris

Andromeda freed by Perseus, 1641-1642. Artist: Rubens, Pieter Paul (1577-1640)
Andromeda freed by Perseus, 1641-1642. Found in the collection of the Museo del Prado, Madrid

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"Gorgon: The Enigmatic Mythological Creature" The captivating allure of the gorgon has fascinated artists throughout history. One such masterpiece is "Head of Medusa" by Caravaggio, an oil on canvas painting from 1596 that showcases the terrifying yet mesmerizing gaze of Medusa. This iconic artwork captures the essence of Greek mythology and its enduring impact on art. In Libya's ancient city Leptis Magna, within the Forum of Septimius, stands a remarkable depiction of a gorgon and panthers adorning the pediment of Artemis' temple. These stone figures evoke both awe and fear as they guard this sacred space. Another renowned artist, Bernini, created his own interpretation in "Head of Medusa" in 1630. His sculpture masterfully portrays her twisted features and serpentine hair with astonishing realism. It serves as a testament to Bernini's exceptional talent for capturing emotion through marble. Syracuse, Sicily houses a Greek Head or Medusa—a relic from ancient times that continues to intrigue visitors with its intricate details and mythical aura. Its presence reminds us how deeply ingrained these mythological creatures are in our collective consciousness. Fast forward to modern times when Vasilii Kotarbinsky crafted his own rendition titled "Medusa" in 1903. This piece breathes new life into the age-old legend with its dynamic composition and skillful use of light and shadow. A striking artifact dating back to the fourth century BC is the Greek Bronze Gorgons Head—an exquisite example showcasing ancient craftsmanship at its finest. Its delicate features serve as a reminder that even centuries ago, artists sought to capture beauty within their creations. One cannot mention gorgons without acknowledging Perseus—the hero who slayed Medusa using her severed head as a weapon against evil forces like Phineus. This tale has become synonymous with bravery and triumph over adversity.