Perseus Collection (#9)

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

The Constellation of Andromeda, an illustration from the Poeticon Astronomicon by C
XIR365099 The Constellation of Andromeda, an illustration from the Poeticon Astronomicon by C.J. Hyginus, Venice, 1485 (coloured woodcut) by Italian School, (16th century); Biblioteca Marciana

Perseus and Andromeda. Allegory of the liberation of the Netherlands by Prince Frederik Hendrik, attributed to Pieter Symonsz. Potter, 1642

Andromeda Chained to the Rocks, Pieter Schenk (I), 1670 - 1713

Set design by Torelli for Andromede by Pierre Corneille (1606-84) (engraving)
XIR169541 Set design by Torelli for Andromede by Pierre Corneille (1606-84) (engraving) (b/w photo) by Chauveau, Francois (1613-76); Bibliotheque de L Arsenal, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Minerva and Mercury arm Perseus, Jan Harmensz. Muller, Bartholomeus Spranger, 1604

Perseus and Andromeda, Willem Isaacsz. van Swanenburg, Petrus Scriverius, Johannes Janssonius, 1608 - 1665

Garibaldi the Liberator, or The Modern Perseus, from Punch, 1860 (engraving)
XIR1248988 Garibaldi the Liberator, or The Modern Perseus, from Punch, 1860 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Cartouche: Atlas turns into a mountain, Abraham de Bruyn, 1584

Francois-Nicolas Chifflart, Perseus, French, 1825-1901, 1865, etching with drypoint on laid paper

ITALY: FLORENCE. Loggia dei Lanzi on the Piazza della Signoria in Florence, Italy. Photograph, c1870

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

Close-up of the port undercarriage and Bristol Perseus XIIC engine installation on the de Havilland DH95 Flamingo

de Havilland DH50 G-AUFW Perseus
de Havilland DH50, G-AUFW, Perseus, delivered the first airmail to Normanton on 1 July 1927. Date: 1927

Blackburn B-24 Skua II L2885
Blackburn B-24 Skua II, L2885, was used by the Bristol Aeroplane Co for engine proving. It is seen here with a Bristol Perseus XII radial

de Havilland DH106 Comet C2 XK695 Perseus
de Havilland DH106 Comet C2, XK695, Perseus, of RAF Transport Command

Bristol Bulldog IVA R-8 fitted with Perseus IA radial
Bristol Bulldog IVA, R-8, fitted with Perseus IA radial at the SBAC show in June 1934. Date: 1934

Bristol Bulldog IVA K4292
Bristol Bulldog IVA, K4292, formerly R-7, fitted with a Perseus III radial in a NACA cowl

The sole Hawker PV4 K6926
The sole Hawker PV4, K6926, when used as an engine test bed for the Bristol Perseus XII radial

Hawker Hart K3012 was fitted with a Bristol Perseus radial
Hawker Hart, K3012, was fitted with a Bristol Perseus radial and an enclosed cockpit and used for cold weather trials in Canada. It is seen here fitted with a ski undercarriage

Constellation of Perseus, showing him carrying the head of Medusa. From Urania s
Constellation of Perseus, showing him carrying the head of Medusa. From Uranias Mirror London c1820. Hand-coloured engraving

Perseus Holding the Head of Medusa sketch after eighteenth century Italian Baroque painter Francesco Solimena. In Greek legend Perseus was son of Zeus and Danae legendary founder of Mycenae

Constellations of Perseus carrying the head of Medusa, Andromeda chained to a rock, and the Triangle. From JJ Fortin Atlas Coelestis de Flamsteed Paris 1775. Copperplate engraving

Perseus with the Head of Medusa, 1554, by Benvenuto Cellini (1500-1571) Italian goldsmith and sculptor. Logia dei Lanzi, Florence, Italy

Danae, 1636. Oil on canvas. Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-1669) Dutch painter. Danae welcoming Zeus who impregnated here with a shower of gold, thus creating Perseus. Greek Mythology Nude Female

Bronze statue of Perseus or Paris, ca 340-330 BC
Bronze statue of a youth from the Antikythera shipwreck. The figure has been identified with Perseus, who would have been holding the head of Medusa

Fresco depicting Perseus and Andromeda, painting on plaster, 120x98 cm, from House of Dioscuri at Pompei, Italy
Roman civilization, 1st century A.D. Fresco depicting Perseus and Andromeda, 55-79 A.D. painting on plaster, 120x98 cm. From the House of the Dioscuri at Pompei, Italy

Fresco depicting Perseus setting Andromeda free, from House of the Dioscuri, Pompei
Roman civilization. Fresco depicting Perseus setting Andromeda free. From Pompei, House of the Dioscuri

Italy, Bologna, Perseus and Andromeda
Ubaldo Gandolfi (1728-1781), Perseus and Andromeda

Calyx krater depicting Perseus meditating on freeing of Andromeda, 5th Century B. C
Greek civilization, 5th century b.C. White ground pottery. Calyx krater depicting Perseus meditating on freeing of Andromeda

Fresco depicting Perseus and Andromeda from Italy, Campania, Pompeii, painting on plaster, 55-79 A. D
Roman civilization, 1st century A.D. Fresco depicting Perseus and Andromeda, 55-79 A.D. painting on plaster, 120x98 cm. From Pompei

Italy, Campania, Pompeii, Perseus freeing Andromeda from the House of the Five Skeletons, fresco 1st Century A.D. Italy, Naples, Museo Archeologico Nazionale (Archaeological Museum), Roman art

Northern constellations, 18th century
Northern constellations. 18th-century map of constellations and stars of the northern celestial hemisphere. The constellations are represented by artworks of their mythical namesakes

Perseus constellations, 1829 C016 / 4390
Perseus constellations. 19th-century map of stars and constellations from the celestial atlas Sozviezdiia Predstavlennyia na XXX Tablitsakh (1829) by Kornelius Reissig

Coins from Palestine: representation of Athena (5th c BC, upper) and Perseus, king of Macedonia (3rd-2nd c. BC). Coin. SPAIN. Monistrol de Montserrat. Museum of Montserrat

Cavaliere d<Arpino
Cavaliere d< Arpino

Andromeda and Perseus by Dominico Feti (1588-1623). Baroque art. Oil on canvas

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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.