Perseus Collection (#5)

Perseus & Andromeda, 1886 (stained glass)
3475504 Perseus & Andromeda, 1886 (stained glass) by Holmes Jewitt, Edward (1849-1929); Pownall Hall Farm, Wilmslow, Cheshire

Persee (engraving)
3645625 Persee (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Persee. Illustration for Le Magasin Pittoresque (1871). Digitally cleaned image.); © Look and Learn

Benvenuto Cellini putting the finishing touches to his statue of Perseus with the head of Medusa
2782508 Benvenuto Cellini putting the finishing touches to his statue of Perseus with the head of Medusa, 16th Century (chromolitho) by European School

Antique sacrifice and the marriage of Perseus and Andromeda
615285 Antique sacrifice and the marriage of Perseus and Andromeda, after Polidoro da Caravaggio (c.1499-1543) (pen & brown ink with brown wash heightened with white body colour over preliminaries in)

The Rock of Doom, c. 1876 (gouache)
SOU80770 The Rock of Doom, c.1876 (gouache) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); 154x128.6 cm; Southampton City Art Gallery, Hampshire

Study of Perseus, 1876 (oil on canvas)
PNH452512 Study of Perseus, 1876 (oil on canvas) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); 16.5x14 cm; Private Collection; Photo ePeter Nahum at The Leicester Galleries, London; English

Perseus (chromolitho)
975900 Perseus (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Perseus. French educational card, late 19th/early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Perseus on the Winged Horse Pegasus, with Medusas Head (engraving)
655558 Perseus on the Winged Horse Pegasus, with Medusas Head (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Perseus on the Winged Horse Pegasus, with Medusas Head)

Persee liberant Andromede. Fresque 37, 5x37, 5cm. Provenant de la Maison des cinq
BEN5472387 Persee liberant Andromede. Fresque 37, 5x37, 5cm. Provenant de la Maison des cinq squelettes (Casa dei cinque Scheletri) a Pompei. sd

Perseus and his bride sailing to Seriphos (colour litho)
5998208 Perseus and his bride sailing to Seriphos (colour litho) by Spence, Thomas Ralph (1848-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: Perseus and his bride sailing to Seriphos)

Perseus: "It fell on the foot of Acrisius"(litho)
5989626 Perseus: " It fell on the foot of Acrisius" (litho) by Soper, George (1870-1942); Private Collection; (add.info)

Danae longing for Perseus return (colour litho)
5998202 Danae longing for Perseus return (colour litho) by Spence, Thomas Ralph (1848-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: Danae longing for Perseus return)

Perseus sailing (colour litho)
5998196 Perseus sailing (colour litho) by Spence, Thomas Ralph (1848-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: Perseus sailing)

A Wonderful Restoration, a Statue of Perseus, reconstructed from Fragments (b / w photo)
1601343 A Wonderful Restoration, a Statue of Perseus, reconstructed from Fragments (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Wonderful Restoration)

The South Fountain at Witley Court, Worcestershire, the Seat of the Earl of Dudley (engraving)
1620217 The South Fountain at Witley Court, Worcestershire, the Seat of the Earl of Dudley (engraving) by Hopkins, Arthur (1848-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

For two days and two nights the boat was tossed hither and thither
3082567 For two days and two nights the boat was tossed hither and thither, illustration from The Story of Greece, 1930s (colour litho) by Crane

The Air, from the Stories of Perseus
3498354 The Air, from the Stories of Perseus by Italian School, (16th century); Palazzo Marino, Milan, Lombardy, Italy; (add.info.: Alessi Hall)

Perseus rescues Andromeda, 1615 (engraving)
3480508 Perseus rescues Andromeda, 1615 (engraving) by Gaultier, Leonard (1561-1641); (add.info.: Perseus rescues Andromeda)

Andromeda, c. 1609 (engraving)
3505681 Andromeda, c.1609 (engraving) by Saenredam, Jan (1565-1607); 25.08x17.78 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; (add.info.: Dimensions)

Sculptures depicting Perseus and Adromeda by Louis Lerambert at Versailles
2962836 Sculptures depicting Perseus and Adromeda by Louis Lerambert at Versailles, 1674 (etching) by Lepautre, Jean (1618-82); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Views and Plans of Versailles)

Perseus in the Garden of the Hesperides (engraving)
3106332 Perseus in the Garden of the Hesperides (engraving) by Ford, Henry Justice (1860-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Perseus in the Garden of the Hesperides)

Musee Du Luxembourg, L Marqueste Persee Et La Gargone (b / w photo)
2774200 Musee Du Luxembourg, L Marqueste Persee Et La Gargone (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Musee Du Luxembourg)

Perseus Arming, 1882, cast 1910 (bronze)
700202 Perseus Arming, 1882, cast 1910 (bronze) by Gilbert, Alfred (1854-1934); 76.2x40.5x26 cm; Leeds Museums and Galleries (Leeds Art Gallery) U.K.; eLeeds Museums and Galleries; English

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 and Andromeda (marble)
703280 Perseus and Andromeda (marble) by Roman; Musei Capitolini, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: The hero Perseus frees Andromeda from the rocks to which she has been chained as sacrifice to one of)

Perseus: "Perseus lifted his fair Andromeda in his arms and fled with her to the cliff top"(litho)
5989619 Perseus: " Perseus lifted his fair Andromeda in his arms and fled with her to the cliff top" (litho) by Soper

Plate 26 from Atlas Coelestis, by John Flamsteed (1646-1719), pub
STC128639 Plate 26 from Atlas Coelestis, by John Flamsteed (1646-1719), pub. in 1719 (hand coloured engraving) by Thornhill

Danae, 1895 (drawing)
5669734 Danae, 1895 (drawing) by Boutet, Henri (1851-1919); (add.info.: For a collection of poems by Hippolyte Devilliers)

Perseus flew cautiously downward, still keeping his eyes on Medusas face, as reflected in his shield (litho)
6027571 Perseus flew cautiously downward, still keeping his eyes on Medusas face, as reflected in his shield (litho) by Richardson

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)

Perseus and the music lesson (colour litho)
5998200 Perseus and the music lesson (colour litho) by Spence, Thomas Ralph (1848-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: Perseus and the music lesson)

Andromeda, 1869 (oil on canvas)
1631852 Andromeda, 1869 (oil on canvas) by Poynter, Edward John (1836-1919); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Edward Poynter 1836-1919, English artist. Andromeda 1869, Oil on canvas)

Persee liberant Andromede. Fresque 98x120cm. Provenant de la Maison des Dioscures
BEN5472385 Persee liberant Andromede. Fresque 98x120cm. Provenant de la Maison des Dioscures (Casa dei Dioscuri) a Pompei. 300 ap JC

The Ascot Race Plate (engraving)
1608870 The Ascot Race Plate (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ascot Race Plate. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 14 June 1856)

Andromede et Persee (engraving)
5227362 Andromede et Persee (engraving) by Boucher, Francois (1703-70) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Andromede et Persee)

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

Perseus and Andromeda; Cephalus and Procris; Hippomene and Atalantus, 1644

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

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

Danae and the infant Perseus cast out to sea by Acrisius, 1543. Creator: Giorgio Ghisi
Danae and the infant Perseus cast out to sea by Acrisius, 1543. After Giulio Romano

Minerva and Mercury Arming Perseus, 1604. Creators: Bartholomeus Spranger, Jan Muller
Minerva and Mercury Arming Perseus, 1604

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

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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.