Perseus Collection (#4)

Pavement found at the recently discovered Roman Villa at Brading, Isle of Wight (engraving)
1037568 Pavement found at the recently discovered Roman Villa at Brading, Isle of Wight (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Perseus and Andromeda Cup by Mr H Emanuel, London (chromolitho)
958255 The Perseus and Andromeda Cup by Mr H Emanuel, London (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Perseus and Andromeda Cup by Mr H Emanuel, London)

Frame with attributes of war, early to mid-16th century (walnut)
1069479 Frame with attributes of war, early to mid-16th century (walnut) by European School, (16th century); 71.1x44.5x10.2 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

The Smithfield Club Centenary Show, Royal Challenge Trophies (engraving)
1064072 The Smithfield Club Centenary Show, Royal Challenge Trophies (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Smithfield Club Centenary Show)

The Bombardment of Kagosima, Japan 1863 (engraving)
1102991 The Bombardment of Kagosima, Japan 1863 (engraving) by Weedon, Edwin (1819-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bombardment of Kagoshima, also known as the Anglo-Satsuma War)

Perseus with the Head of Medusa, 1908 (oil on board)
887273 Perseus with the Head of Medusa, 1908 (oil on board) by Stuck, Franz von (1863-1928); Galleria Internazionale d Arte Moderna, Ca Pesaro, Venice, Italy; German, out of copyright

The defeated Perseus at the feet of Lucius Aemilius Paullus in the Macedonian Wars (engraving)
2788663 The defeated Perseus at the feet of Lucius Aemilius Paullus in the Macedonian Wars (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Perseus and his mother (colour litho)
3100009 Perseus and his mother (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Perseus and his mother)

The Recent Discovery at Pompeii, the Statue of Perseus (b / w photo)
1601342 The Recent Discovery at Pompeii, the Statue of Perseus (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Recent Discovery at Pompeii)

The Death of Medusa II, 1882 (gouache)
SOU80768 The Death of Medusa II, 1882 (gouache) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); 152.5x136 cm; Southampton City Art Gallery, Hampshire

Perseus and the Three Grey Women (colour litho)
5223683 Perseus and the Three Grey Women (colour litho) by Mann, Merlyn (fl.1910-35); Private Collection; (add.info.: Perseus and the Three Grey Women)

Perseus: "And away and out to sea floated the mother and her babe"(colour litho)
5989622 Perseus: " And away and out to sea floated the mother and her babe" (colour litho) by Soper, George (1870-1942); Private Collection; (add.info)

Perseus and Andromeda afloat (colour litho)
5998213 Perseus and Andromeda afloat (colour litho) by Spence, Thomas Ralph (1848-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: Perseus and Andromeda afloat)

Perseus weeping, having killed Akrisios (colour litho)
5998212 Perseus weeping, having killed Akrisios (colour litho) by Spence, Thomas Ralph (1848-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: Perseus weeping, having killed Akrisios)

Perseus and Andromeda (colour litho)
5998207 Perseus and Andromeda (colour litho) by Spence, Thomas Ralph (1848-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: Perseus and Andromeda)

Danae and Perseus (colour litho)
5998195 Danae and Perseus (colour litho) by Spence, Thomas Ralph (1848-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: Danae and Perseus)

Perseus Rescuing Andromeda, c. 1510-13 (oil canvas) (detail)
BEN5471229 Perseus Rescuing Andromeda, c.1510-13 (oil canvas) (detail) by Cosimo, Piero di (c.1462-1521); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; Photo eRaffaello Bencini; Italian

Sword and shield of Perseus, 19th Century (engraving)
5207532 Sword and shield of Perseus, 19th Century (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sword and shield of Perseus, 19th Century)

Perseus and the dragon (tapestry)
704161 Perseus and the dragon (tapestry) by Italian School; Palazzo del Quirinale, Rome, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

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

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

Dancing hand in hand arount the charmed tree, from The Heroes published by George Allen
3482323 Dancing hand in hand arount the charmed tree, from The Heroes published by George Allen and Unwin 1929 (litho) by Soper, George (1870-1942); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Perseus rescues Andromeda, 1733 (engraving)
3480596 Perseus rescues Andromeda, 1733 (engraving) by Picart, Bernard (1673-1733); (add.info.: Perseus rescues Andromeda, Engraved illustration from The Temple of the Muses, 1733)

North Pole, Plate 1 from Globi coelestis in tabulas planas redacti descriptio, pub
3075757 North Pole, Plate 1 from Globi coelestis in tabulas planas redacti descriptio, pub. 1674 (hand coloured engraving) by Pardies

Cheiron (colour litho)
3100007 Cheiron (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cheiron. Illustration for The Heroes by Charles Kingsley (Macmillan, 1876).); © Look and Learn

ROC Fleet Fighters ROC Fleet Fighters
ROC Fleet Fighters - Fleet Air Arm Aircraft. Blackburn 2-seater. Power-operated Gun Turret. Bristol Perseus Engine 905 H.P. Date: 1940

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)

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

Study of Perseus for the Rock of Doom (pencil on paper)
1216187 Study of Perseus for the Rock of Doom (pencil on paper) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); 15.2x26.8 cm; Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens, Tyne & Wear

Perseus and the Graia / Graeae
3783930 Perseus and the Graia / Graeae by Crane, Walter (1845-1915); (add.info.: Perseus and the Graia / Graeae (Three Grey Women). He is holding their one eye

Perseus and the beautiful maiden (colour litho)
3100010 Perseus and the beautiful maiden (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Perseus and the beautiful maiden)

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

Feather fan (feather & silk)
470205 Feather fan (feather & silk) by Mexican School, (17th century); width: 61 cm; Breamore House, Hampshire, UK; (add.info)

Perseus and Andromeda or Andromeda Liberata da Perseo, Book IV
STC415853 Perseus and Andromeda or Andromeda Liberata da Perseo, Book IV, illustration from Ovids Metamorphoses, Florence, 1832 (hand-coloured engraving) by Ademollo

Danae clapsed her child closely, illustration from
STC411986 Danae clapsed her child closely, illustration from A Wonder Book for Girls and Boys by Nathaniel Hawthorne, 1928 (colour litho) by Rackham

Andromede (engraving)
5227373 Andromede (engraving) by Boucher, Francois (1703-70) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Andromede. Illustration for Francois Boucher by Paul Mantz (A Quantin)

Away and out to sea floated the mother and the baby, from The Heroes published by George
3482322 Away and out to sea floated the mother and the baby, from The Heroes published by George Allen and Unwin 1929 (colour litho) by Soper, George (1870-1942); Private Collection; English

Perseus: "Dancing hand in hand around the charmed tree"(litho)
5989628 Perseus: " Dancing hand in hand around the charmed tree" (litho) by Soper, George (1870-1942); Private Collection; (add.info)

Attic black-figure cup decorated with a Gorgons head tondo surrounded by four eyes
AMQ100587 Attic black-figure cup decorated with a Gorgons head tondo surrounded by four eyes, c.500 BC (pottery) by Greek, (6th century BC); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Andromeda Offered to the Sea Monster is Freed by Perseus, 1597-1604 (fresco)
5979342 Andromeda Offered to the Sea Monster is Freed by Perseus, 1597-1604 (fresco) by Domenichino (Domenico Zampieri) (1581-1641); Palazzo Farnese, Rome, Italy; Alinari

Le Persee de Benvenuto Cellini (engraving)
5199764 Le Persee de Benvenuto Cellini (engraving) by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Persee de Benvenuto Cellini)

Hall of Perseus: winged horse (fresco)
3496549 Hall of Perseus: winged horse (fresco) by Italian School, (16th century); Palazzo Vertemate Franchi, Piuro, Chiavenna, Lombardy, Italy; (add.info.: Frescoes by Aurelio Luini (1530-1593)

It fell on the foot of Acrisius, from The Heroes published by George Allen
3482326 It fell on the foot of Acrisius, from The Heroes published by George Allen and Unwin 1929 (litho) by Soper, George (1870-1942); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Perseus lifted his fair Andromeda in his arms and fled with her to the cliff tops
3482325 Perseus lifted his fair Andromeda in his arms and fled with her to the cliff tops, from the Heroes published by George Allen and Unwin 1929 (litho) by Soper

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"Perseus: A Mythical Tale of Heroism and Triumph" In the realm of Greek mythology, one name stands out among the heroes - Perseus. Known for his legendary encounters with Medusa, this brave warrior has captured the imagination of artists throughout history. One notable depiction is found in Benvenuto Cellini's masterpiece "Perseus. " Crafted in 1554, this bronze statue immortalizes Perseus holding Medusa's severed head triumphantly. It showcases Cellini's exceptional skill and attention to detail. Greek art from the 4th century BCE also portrays a young Perseus facing off against Medusa. This bronze statue captures his youthful determination and courage as he battles the fearsome Gorgon. The story and Medusa continues to inspire artists across different eras. Caravaggio's painting from 1596-1598 depicts their fateful encounter with his signature chiaroscuro technique, bringing drama and intensity to life on canvas. Beyond artistry, Perseus leaves an indelible mark on astronomy too. The constellation named after him shines brightly in our night sky, reminding us of his heroic deeds whenever we gaze up at its celestial beauty. Not limited to visual arts alone, even architectural wonders pay homage to this mythical hero. The pediment of the temple of Artemis on Corfu features intricate sculptures depicting a gorgon alongside panthers - symbols closely associated with Perseus' adventures. Perseus' legacy extends beyond ancient tales into modern times as well. From Hesperides automobiles by Ford bearing his name to Bernini's captivating sculpture "Head of Medusa, " created in 1630; each artwork keeps alive the spirit and mystique surrounding this iconic figure.