Perseus Collection (#7)

Constellation of Andromeda from Johannes Bayer Uranometria Ulm 1723. Andromeda chained to rocks waiting for rescue by Perseus. Copperplate engraving

Perseus and Medusa, from Game of Mythology (Jeu de la Mythologie), 1644

Perseus and Andromeda, from Game of Mythology (Jeu de la Mythologie), 1644

Perseus by Benvenuto Cellini - Loggia dei Lanzi, Florence
Benvenuto Cellini (1500-1571). Perseus (1554). Loggia dei Lanzi, Florence, Italy. Date: 1554

Blackburn Botha British bomber plane
Blackburn B26 Botha British four-seat reconnaissance and torpedo bomber plane, with 900hp Bristol Perseus engines, used during the Second World War. Date: 1939-1944

Engraving of hero Perseus riding Pegasus
illustration of a Engraving of hero Perseus riding Pegasus

NGC 896 (part of the Heart nebula) in Cassiopeia

The Andromeda Galaxy and Triangulum Galaxy with star clusters
Full frame image showing the Andromeda Galaxy (Messier 31), at upper center, the Triangulum Galaxy (Messier 33), below center, NGC 752 star cluster (left of center)

RUBENS, Peter Paul (1577-1640). Perseus and Andromeda. ca. 1620 - 1621. Flemish art. Oil on canvas. RUSSIA. Saint Petersburg. State Hermitage Museum

Perseus and Andromeda RUBENS, Peter Paul (1577-1640). Possibly the last work of Rubens, finished by Jordaens. Flemish

Medusa (Anon)
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

Perseus & Andromeda / Ford
Perseus rescues Andromeda from being sacrificed to the monstrous fish with walking feet by showing Medusas dismembered head to it and thereby turning it to stone

Italy, Sicily, Selinunte, Detail of Perseus killing Medusa, from metope of the temple C, limestone 6th Century B.C. Italy, Sicily, Palermo, Museo Archeologico Regionale (Archaeological Museum)

Andromeda freed by Perseus, 1510-1515. Artist: Piero di Cosimo (ca 1462-ca 1521)
Andromeda freed by Perseus, 1510-1515. Found in the collection of the Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence

Perseus and Andromeda, 17th century. Artist: Carle van Loo
Perseus and Andromeda, 17th century. The hero Perseus rescuing Andromeda from the sea monster. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St Petersburg

Perseus and Andromeda, 1620s. Artist: Peter Paul Rubens
Perseus and Andromeda, 1620s. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St Petersburg

Perseus delivers Andromeda from the sea monster, 1655. Artist: Michel de Marolles
Perseus delivers Andromeda from the sea monster, 1655. A plate from Michel de Marolless Tableaux du Temple des Muses, Paris, 1655. Found in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere

Perseus cuts off Medusas head, 1655. Artist: Michel de Marolles
Perseus cuts off Medusas head, 1655. A plate from Michel de Marolless Tableaux du Temple des Muses, Paris, 1655. Found in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere

Perseus Delivering Andromeda, 1775. Artist: W Walker
Perseus Delivering Andromeda, 1775. A plate from The Copper-Plate Magazine or A Monthly Treasure, London, 1775

Perseus delivers Andromeda from the sea monster, 1733. Artist: Bernard Picart
Perseus delivers Andromeda from the sea monster, 1733. A plate from Le Temple des Muses, Amsterdam, 1733. Found in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere

Perseus cuts off Medusas head, 1733. Artist: Bernard Picart
Perseus cuts off Medusas head, 1733. A plate from Le Temple des Muses, Amsterdam, 1733. Found in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere

Perseus rescuing Andromeda, 1615. Artist: Leonard Gaultier
Perseus rescuing Andromeda, 1615. A plate from Les Images Ou Tableaux De Platte Peinture Des Deux Philostrates Sophistes Grecs, by Blaise de Vigenere, Paris, 1615

St George Fighting the Dragon or Perseus Delivering Andromeda, 1847. Artist: Eugene Delacroix
St George Fighting the Dragon or Perseus Delivering Andromeda, 1847. From the collection of the Louvre, Paris, France

Perseus Holding up the Head of Medusa, 18th century. Artist: Francesco Solimena
Perseus Holding up the Head of Medusa, 18th century. Perseus, legendary Greek hero who slew Medusa, chief of the Gorgons. From the Department of Drawings, Musee du Louvre, Paris

Map of stellar constellations, 1775. Constellations of Perseus carrying the head of Medusa, Andromeda chained to a rock, and the Triangle (Triangulum)

Perseus Freeing Andromeda, 1638. Artist: Rubens, Pieter Paul (1577-1640)
Perseus Freeing Andromeda, 1638. Found in the collection of the Staatliche Museen, Berlin

Perseus fights with the centaur, from the Kunsthistorichesmuseums collection in Vienna

Roman fragment of a terracotta Campana relief showing head of Medusa with figure of Perseus. From the British Museums collection

Metope of Perseus killing Medusa, 6th century BC
Metope of Perseus, with Athenas help, killing Medusa, from whose blood Pegasus is born. From temple C, Selinunte, Sicily, 6th century BC

Greek vase showing Perseus killing a Gorgon, made in Thebes, from the Louvres collection

Greek vase detail of Perseus killing the Gorgon, 7th century BC
Greek vase detail of Perseus killing the Gorgon. A Greek Rithos from Thebes, from the Louvres collection, 7th century BC

Roman wallpainting of Perseus freeing Andromeda, House of the Dioscuri, Pompeii, Italy

Constellation of Perseus, showing him carrying the head of Medusa, c1820. From Uranias Mirror. (London c1820)

Jan Mabuse (1478-1532). Flemish painter. Danae. 1527. Style: Northern Renaissance. Alte Pinakothek. Munich. Germany

Suffragette Captured by Policeman. A suffragette in chains is captured on the rocks by a giant monster policeman. An allusion to the myth of Perseus and Andromeda, the latter

Perseus Andromeda Game Mythology Jeu de la Mythologie
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Drawings Prints, Print, taking, Golden Apples, Perseus, Artist, Cherubino Alberti
Drawings and Prints, Print, The taking of the Golden Apples, from Perseus and the Golden Apples, Perseus and the Golden Apples, Artist, After, Cherubino Alberti (Zaccaria Mattia)

Fight Perseus Phineus Palace Cephus late 17th-early 18th century
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Drawings Prints, Print, Perseus, Artist, Marco Pino, Italian, 16th century, Costa del, Siena, ca
Drawings and Prints, Print, Perseus, Artist, After, Marco Pino, Anonymous, Italian, 16th century, Italian, Costa del Pino, Siena ca. 1525-ca

Coast View Perseus Origin Coral 1674 Pen brown ink
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Perseus Medusa Game Mythology Jeu de la Mythologie
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Perseus Garden Hesperides 1628 Engraving Prints
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Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae Perseus late 16th century
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Perseus Origin Coral ca 1671 Black chalk sepia
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Perseus Andromeda Oil wood 21 x 15 1 / 2 53. 3 39. 4 cm
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Perseus Sketchbook ca 1860 Graphite paper 8 1 / 16
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Cassiopeia and Perseus

An illustration of Renaissance sculpture from 1851
Engraved illustrations of Renaissance Sculpture from Iconographic Encyclopedia of Science, Literature and Art, Published in 1851. Copyright has expired on this artwork. Digitally restored

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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.