Perseus Collection (#8)

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

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

NGC 884 and NGC 869, the Double Cluster in Perseus

The northern autumn stars and constellations rising over Dinosaur Provincial Park
The northern autumn stars and constellations rising in the east over the Badlands of Dinosaur Provincial Park in Alberta, Canada

Nebulosity in the Taurus constellation
This large region in the Taurus constellation contains astronomical objects such as IC 348 and NGC 1333

Northern autumn constellations rising over a road in Banff National Park, Canada
July 29, 2012 - The northern autumn constellations of Andromeda, Cassiopeia, Perseus, and Pegasus rising over a road in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada

NGC 884, an open cluster in Perseus

The Pacman Nebula, also known as NGC 281, is an H II region in the constellation of Cassiopeia and part of the Perseus Spiral Arm

Comet Lovejoys long ion tail in Taurus
January 16, 2016 - Comet Lovejoy (C/2014 Q2) amid the clusters, nebulae and dark dust clouds of Taurus and Perseus. Its long blue ion tail stretches back to the open cluster NGC 1647 on Taurus at

PerClusterA Great galaxy cluster Perseus A with clear red green blue filter set

NGC 884, an open cluster, in the constellation of Perseus
NGC 884 is an open cluster located 7600 light years away in the constellation of Perseus. It is the easternmost of the Double Cluster with NGC 869

The arc of the Milky Way and zodiacal light appear over Yamdrok Lake, Tibet, China
Tibetan sky at the break of dawn, The arc of the Milky Way from Sagittarius to Perseus and the cone shape of zodiacal light appear over Yamdrok Lake, Tibet, China

Antennae (NGC 4038 and 4039), interacting pair of galaxies in Corvus
Comet Hartley 2 within the Double Cluster in the constellation Perseus

The Perseus Galaxy Cluster (Abell 426) lies about 250 million light years from Earth towards the northern constellation of Perseus. It is comprised of over 500 galaxies including NGC 1275

Elliptical galaxy NGC 1275
NGC 1275, also known as Perseus A, is a large elliptical galaxy with an active supermassive black hole at its center which spews plasma jets and filaments over 20

Comet Lovejoy in the winter sky
January 18, 2015 - Comet Lovejoy (C/2014 Q2) at upper right near the Pleiades, with its long blue ion tail stretching back to the left past the Pleiades

Comet Hartley 2 as it approaches the Double Cluster in Perseus
October 7, 2010 - Comet Hartley 2 as it approaches the Double Cluster in Perseus

Baby stars are forming near the eastern rim of the cosmic cloud Perseus, in this infrared image from the Spitzer Space Telescope

NGC 1491, an emission nebula in the constellation of Perseus

NGC 1342 open cluster in Perseus

The Double Cluster, NGC 884 and NGC 869, as seen in the constellation of Perseus

The Northern Trifid Nebula, also known as NGC 1579, located in the constellation Perseus

Cassiopeia, Perseus and Andromeda area of the northern autumn sky with Milky Way. Several deep-sky objects are visible: Double Cluster; M31 the Andromeda Galaxy; M33 the Triangulum Galaxy; NGC 752

Constellations of Perseus, Andromeda nad Pegasus above the Columbia Icefields, Canada
September 14, 2014 - The autumn constellations of Perseus (left), Andromeda (centre) and Pegasus (right) over the peaks of the Columbia Icefields in Jasper National Park. At right is Mt. Andromeda

NGC 281, the Pacman Nebula

The Double Cluster in the constellation Perseus
NGC 896 and NGC 884, the Double Cluster in the constellation Perseus

NGC 1333, a reflection nebula and part of the Perseus molecular cloud complex
NGC 1333 is seen as a reflection nebula and part of the Perseus molecular cloud complex. It is one of the nearest star forming regions and rich in young stellar objects

The California Nebula (NGC 1499) is an emission nebula located in the constellation Perseus

Star trails above the Front Ranges in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada
August 8, 2014 - The stars of Andromeda and Perseus rising over the Front Ranges and Bow River in Banff, Alberta, Canada. The scene is illuminated by the waxing gibbous moon

Infrared mosaic of the Heart and Soul nebulae in the constellation Cassiopeia. Located about 6, 000 light-years from Earth

Double Cluster in Perseus (NGC 869 and NGC 884)

The Heart and Soul Nebulae
Located in the Perseus Arm of the Galaxy, the Heart nebula, IC 1805 (right) and the Soul nebula, IC 1848 (left), are two bright emission nebulae in the constellation Cassiopeia

The arc of the Milky Way and zodiacal light over Lake Namtso, Tibet, China
Tibetan sky at the break of dawn. The arc of the Milky Way from Sagittarius (left) to Perseus (right) and the cone shape of zodiacal light appear over Lake Namtso, Tibet, China

NGC 1499, the California Nebula in the constellation Perseus

A gas giant partly hidden in a nebula

Comet Hartley 2 near the Pacman Nebula, NGC 281, in Cassiopeia. The bright star Alpha Cas (Schedar) is visible at upper right

Part of the IC1805 (Heart nebula) in Cassiopeia
Part of the IC 1805 (Heart nebula) in Cassiopeia

The arc of Milky Way and zodiacal light over Yamdrok Lake, Tibet, China
Tibetan sky at the break of dawn, The arc of the Milky Way from Sagittarius to Perseus and the cone shape of zodiacal light appear over Yamdrok Lake, Tibet, China

The Very Large Array radio telescope under moonlight in New Mexico
Dedember 13, 2013 - One of the 27 antennas of the Very Large Array (VLA) radio telescope complex in New Mexico (with others in the distance at lower right) illuminated by moonlight

The Heart and Soul Nebula
IC 1805 and IC 1848 Nebula, also known as the Heart and Soul Nebula

Bartolommeo Gagliardo, Perseus and Andromeda, Italian, 1555-c. 1626, pen and brown ink with brown wash over black chalk on laid paper

Charles Monnet, Perseus Turning Phinneas to Stone with the Head of Medusa, French, 1732-after 1808, 1767, pen and black ink with brown wash over traces of graphite

Perseus Rescuing Andromeda, c. 1510-13 (oil canvas)
XAL54025 Perseus Rescuing Andromeda, c.1510-13 (oil canvas) by Piero di Cosimo, (c.1462-1521); 71x123 cm; Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Italian 16th-17th Century after Marco Pino, Perseus, chiaroscuro woodcut printed in black and blue on laid paper

Ms 422 Fol. 27v & 29v Path of the moon across the constellations, from De Natura
XIR404292 Ms 422 Fol.27v & 29v Path of the moon across the constellations, from De Natura Rerum by Isidore of Seville (vellum) by French School, (9th century); Bibliotheque Municipale, Laon

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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.