Gorgon Collection (#6)

Medusa. Relief. Aphrodisias. Turkey
Roman art. Medusa. Relief. Monster. Sarcophagi. Aphrodisias. Caria. Turkey

Roman Sarcophagus. Medusa. Archaeological Museum. Istanbul. Turkey

Roman Sarcophagus. Archaeological Museum. Istanbul. Turkey

Greek Art. Archaic Age. 6th century BCE. Bronze tripod foot with six reliefs depicting: 1-Woman holding a horse by the reins, 2 - Lion and Scorpion

Gorgons head, Gorgonocephalus caput medusae.. Handcolored copperplate zoological engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, 1792

Costume of a woman at the country festival of St. Gorgon, near Rouen.. Handcolored fashion plate illustration from Louis-Marie Lantes Costumes des femmes du Pays de Caux, 1827/1885

Columns and head of a Medusa Severus Forum Leptis Magna Libya

CONSTELLATION: PERSEUS. Personification of Perseus. Woodcut from Gaius Julius Hyginus Poeticon Astronomicon, Venice, Italy, 1482

MYTHOLOGY: MEDUSA. Line engraving, German, 19th century

Boat Attack, by H. M. s. Gorgon, on One of the Aland Isles
Boat Attack, by H.M.s. Gorgon, on One of the Aland Isles

Medusa shield (painted plaster relief)
XAM70781 Medusa shield (painted plaster relief) by Bocklin, Arnold (1827-1901); diameter 6 cm; Kunsthaus, Zurich, Switzerland; Swiss, out of copyright

Sleeping Medusa, 1896 (pastel on paper)
BAL7018 Sleeping Medusa, 1896 (pastel on paper) by Khnopff, Fernand (1858-1921); 72x29 cm; Private Collection; Belgian, out of copyright

Figure of Medusa, from A Catalogue of a Collection of Engravings, Etchings and Woodcuts
KW320792 Figure of Medusa, from A Catalogue of a Collection of Engravings, Etchings and Woodcuts, by Richard Fisher, published 1879 (litho) by Italian School

Minerva with the Muses (oil on canvas)
XIR71579 Minerva with the Muses (oil on canvas) by Stella, Jacques (1596-1657); 116x162 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Francois I (1494-1547) as a composite deity (coloured engraving)
XIR226564 Francois I (1494-1547) as a composite deity (coloured engraving) by Belin, Nicolas (1489-1570); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Illustration from La Paysanne Pervertie, by Nicolas Restif de la Bretonne
XIR183340 Illustration from La Paysanne Pervertie, by Nicolas Restif de la Bretonne (1734-1806) (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Perseus, c. 1540 (pen and brown pencil with black chalk on white paper)
XKH155187 Perseus, c.1540 (pen and brown pencil with black chalk on white paper) by Romano, Giulio (1492-1546); 32.5x16.3 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; Italian, out of copyright

CONSTELLATION: PERSEUS. Personification of Perseus. Woodcut from Gaius Julius Hyginus Poeticon Astronomicon, Venice, Italy, 1482

CATOBLEPAS MONSTER, 1658. The Gorgon, or Catoblepas. Woodcut from Edward Topsells The History of Four-Footed Beasts and Serpents, London, England, 1658

Martin PTV-N-2 (Gorgon IV) ramjet engine testbed after launch from a Black Widow fighter off Point Magu, California, Naval Air Test Center

Perseus Holding the Head of Medusa sketch after eighteenth century Italian Baroque painter Francesco Solimena. In Greek legend Perseus was son of Zeus and Danae legendary founder of Mycenae

Bronze wall lamp depicting the Head of Medusa, Roman civilization, 1st century a. d
Roman civilization, 1st century A.D. Bronze wall lamp depicting the Head of Medusa. From Mount Murale, nearby Este (Veneto region, Italy)

Farnese Cup, sardonyx agate phiale (libation plate) of Hellenistic period, detail with decoration portraying Gorgon
Roman civilization, 2nd century b.C. Farnese Cup, sardonyx agate phiale (libation plate) of Hellenistic period, detail with decoration portraying a Gorgon, diameter 20 cm

Italy, Basilicata, Ante-fixae (roof, architectonic element) representing a Gorgon from the arcaic temple of Siris 7th-6th century B.C

Gorgon. Embossed gold foil mounted on bronze
Greek civilization. Goldsmithery. Gorgon. Embossed gold foil mounted on bronze

Italy, Campania, Pompeii, Perseus freeing Andromeda from the House of the Five Skeletons, fresco 1st Century A.D. Italy, Naples, Museo Archeologico Nazionale (Archaeological Museum), Roman art

Gorgon Head
Terracotta copy of a Gorgon head in the Archaeological Museum of Syracuse, Sicily. Gorgon was the name of three sisters, Steno, Euryale and Medusa, monsters in Greek mythology

ATALANTA AND MELEAGER. Meleagers mother, Althaea, burns the brand. Copper engraving, Dutch, 18th century, after a painting by Charles Le Brun (1619-1690)

MYTHOLOGY: PERSEUS. Perseus carries away the head of the slain Gorgon, Medusa: line engraving, French, 18th century

MYTHOLOGY: MEDUSA. Line engraving, German, 19th century

MYTHOLOGY: MEDUSA. Copper engravings, 18th century, of antique Greek itaglios

MYTHOLOGY: PERSEUS. Perseus, guided by the hand of Athena, uses her shield as a mirror as he prepares to slay the Gorgon, Medusa. Line engraving, French, early 18th century

Medusa. In Greek mythology, Medusa was one of three Gorgon sisters. Medusa began life as a beautiful mortal, who bragged of being more attractive than the goddess Athena

Lunar phases, 3rd century Roman mosaic. A third century AD mosaic from Tusculum, a major ancient Roman city in the Latium region of Italy

MYTHOLOGY: MEDUSA. Painting of the head of Medusa attributed to Leonardo da Vinci

Perseus and Phineus
Phineus, wanting Andromeda for himself, attacks the guests at Perseuss wedding, so Perseus fetches the Gorgon Medusas head, tells all to look away, and turns Phineus into stone

Atlas Becomes Mountain
Perseus, using the head of the gorgon Medusa as his weapon, changes Atlas, king of Mauretania, into a mountain which is still the highest region of Morocco

Gorgon head, Severan Forum, Leptis Magna, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Tripolitania, Libya, North Africa, Africa

Gorgon head, Severan Forum, archaeological site of Leptis Magna, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Tripolitania, Libya, North Africa, Africa

Five Steam Warships
Removed from the effective list: The last cruise of the coast-defence monitors (left to right) Hydra, Glatton, Cyclops, Gorgon and Hecate

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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.