Medusa Collection (#2)

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

Ancient roman mosaic of Medusa from the baths of Diocletian, national museum of Rome (museo nazionale romano), Rome
930395 Ancient roman mosaic of Medusa from the baths of Diocletian, national museum of Rome (museo nazionale romano), Rome, Italy; Museo Nazionale Romano, Rome, Italy; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Head of Medusa (engraving)
8634967 Head of Medusa (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Head of Medusa. Illustration from Hellas)

Gorgon's head, from the Venus temple in Rome, marble, 2nd century AD, Vatican museums, Rome, Italy
6384430 Gorgon's head, from the Venus temple in Rome, marble, 2nd century AD, Vatican museums, Rome, Italy; Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Les deux ne font qu'un, 1791
1574864 Les deux ne font qu'un, 1791; (add.info.: Les deux ne font qu'un. Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette as a two-headed monster pulling in opposite directions; Louis wears the horns of a)

Perseus and Andromeda, c.1710. Creator: De Ferrari, Lorenzo (1680-1744)
Perseus and Andromeda, c.1710. Found in the Collection of the Galleria Nazionale di Palazzo Spinola, Genova

Medusa decapitata. Creator: Rizzi, Antonio (1869-1940)
Medusa decapitata. Private Collection

Perseus frees Andromeda, c.1612. Creator: Manetti, Rutilio (1571-1639)
Perseus frees Andromeda, c.1612. Found in the Collection of the Galleria Borghese, Rome

Underwater art : Jellyfish
La nature est une oeuvre d'art. Encore la preuve avec ce detail d'une meduse choux fleur rencontre lors de nos paliers dans la passe Boueni.. Barathieu Gabriel

Jelly
Klaus Tesching

fluid jellyfish
Aliace/uesan

Just Keep Swimming Purple
Magdalena Herichova

Just Keep Swimming Green
Magdalena Herichova

Just Keep Swimming Blue
Magdalena Herichova

Argonaut and the Lady
Roberto Marchegiani

Dancing Jellyfish, #301
Andrew Beavis

Dancing Jellyfish, #300
Andrew Beavis

Deep Sea Ballerina
Jan Matussik

JellyWorld
tuncsuerdas

Flying jellyfish
Comme si une meduse volait dans le ciel.. Barathieu Gabriel

Underwater ballet
Robin Wechsler

Orange dance in a blue dream #1
Schaumburg

The Bloom Goddess
Martha Suherman

Perseus Killing Medusa, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Perseus Killing Medusa, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 41

Epitaph of IO. Fr. A Slingelant, 1647 or later. Creator: Anon
Epitaph of IO. Fr. A Slingelant, 1647 or later. Winged cartouche with draperies and text Tecum Principum. At the bottom a coat of arms and an owl with a shield with a medusa head

Gaspar de Gusman, Count of Olivares, c. 1626. Creator: Paulus Pontius
Gaspar de Gusman, Count of Olivares, c. 1626

Fama, c. 1507. Creator: Nicoletto da Modena
Fama, c. 1507

Perseus Freeing Andromeda, 1594-1595. Creator: Cesari, Giuseppe (1568-1640)
Perseus Freeing Andromeda, 1594-1595. Found in the collection of the Accademia di San Luca

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

Perseus Starting from the Cave of the Gorgons, c.1816. Creator: Henry Fuseli
Perseus Starting from the Cave of the Gorgons, c.1816

Head of Medusa, 1680. Creator: Godfried Maes
Head of Medusa, 1680

Head of Medusa (Sabbatini collection, Rome), n.d. Creator: Giuseppe Grisoni
Head of Medusa (Sabbatini collection, Rome), n.d

Medusa, by Leonardo da Vinci
The chief of the Gorgons, her face is so terrible that anyone who sees it is turned to stone, : but Perseus slays her by looking in a mirror as he removes her head

Detail of the Portico of the Roman Forum in Merida depicting Medusa. Spain

Blue Marine Octopuss
Isabelle Brent

Jellyfish
Isabelle Brent

Water Dance
Mark Strom

Swarm of Jellyfish
Fred Walker

Jelly
Davide Lopresti

Gott strafe England! (May God Punish England')
3786757 Gott strafe England! (May God Punish England'); (add.info.: Gott strafe England! (May God Punish England'). Austrian propaganda from World War 1. 1916

Jellyfish (Hydroid polyp) enlarged under a microscope. Date of Photograph:1914

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School of giant medusas in the waters of the Pacific Ocean around the Paracas Peninsula, Per Peru. Date of Photograph:1982

A jellyfish (Pelagia Noctiluca) Italy. Date of Photograph:01-03/1968

Bust of Elio Cesare, located in the Uffizi Gallery Florence Uffizi Gallery Bust Hadrianic Period, Imperial Period, Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

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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.