Seamonster Collection

Medusa, 1596-1598. Artist: Caravaggio, Michelangelo (1571-1610)
Medusa, 1596-1598. Found in the collection of the Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence

Perseus turning Phineas and his Followers to Stone, Early 1680s. Artist: Giordano, Luca (1632-1705)
Perseus turning Phineas and his Followers to Stone, Early 1680s. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Head of Medusa, 1630. Artist: Bernini, Gianlorenzo (1598-1680)
Head of Medusa, 1630. Found in the collection of the Musei Capitolini, Rome

Medusa, 1903. Artist: Kotarbinsky, Vasilii (Wilhelm) Alexandrovich (1849-1921)
Medusa, 1903. Private Collection

Perseus Freeing Andromeda, 1594-1595. Creator: Cesari, Giuseppe (1568-1640)
Perseus Freeing Andromeda, 1594-1595. Found in the collection of the Accademia di San Luca

Perseus and Medusa, c. 1660. Creator: Giordano, Luca (1632-1705)
Perseus and Medusa, c. 1660. Found in the Collection of the Museo di Capodimonte, Naples

Andromeda. Found in the Collection of Collection Perez Simon, Mexico

Perseus and Andromeda, 1882. Creator: Moreau, Gustave (1826-1898)
Perseus and Andromeda, 1882. Private Collection

A Giant Sea Serpent (engraving) (b / w photo)
CHT223735 A Giant Sea Serpent (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (16th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Viper moray and boxer shrimp
Cédric Péneau

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

Andromeda, ca 1939-1941. Private Collection

The End of All Things, 1887. Found in the collection of National Gallery, Prague

Andromeda Chained to the Rock by the Nereids, 1840. Found in the Collection of Musee du Louvre, Paris

Head of Gorgon, 1895. Found in the Collection of Galleria nazionale d arte moderna Rome

Head of Medusa, 1780s. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Head of Medusa. Found in the Collection of Art History Museum, Vienne

Perseus Freeing Andromeda. Found in the Collection of Art History Museum, Vienne

Gorgon. Found in the Collection of Galleria nazionale d arte moderna Rome

Perseus and Andromeda, ca. 1600. Artist: Anonymous
Perseus and Andromeda, ca. 1600. Found in the collection of Ptuj Ormo? Regional Museum

Perseus Freeing Andromeda. Artist: Wtewael, Joachim (1566-1638)
Perseus Freeing Andromeda. Found in the collection of Louvre, Paris

Andromeda freed by Perseus, 1641-1642. Artist: Rubens, Pieter Paul (1577-1640)
Andromeda freed by Perseus, 1641-1642. Found in the collection of the Museo del Prado, Madrid

Perseus and Andromeda, 1876. Artist: Burne-Jones, Sir Edward Coley (1833-1898)
Perseus and Andromeda, 1876. Found in the collection of the Art Gallery of South Australia

Shield with the head of Medusa. Private Collection

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

Jonah being swallowed by the fish, Hans Bol, Anonymous, c. 1550 - c. 1650

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"Unveiling the Mythical Seamonster: A Journey through Artistic Interpretations" From the haunting brushstrokes of Caravaggio to the intricate sculptures by Bernini, the enigmatic creature known as Medusa has captivated artists for centuries. In 1596-1598, Caravaggio's masterpiece "Medusa" brought this fearsome Gorgon to life with her venomous snakes and petrifying gaze. Bernini's "Head of Medusa, " created in 1630, showcases his mastery in capturing raw emotion. The twisted features and writhing serpents evoke both terror and pity in equal measure. Fast forward to 1903 when Kotarbinsky's rendition of Medusa took a different approach. With delicate brushstrokes, he portrayed her beauty alongside her monstrous nature, blurring the lines between seduction and danger. Giordano's depiction from the early 1680s portrays Perseus turning Phineas and his followers into stone. The dramatic scene captures Perseus' heroic triumph over evil while showcasing Giordano's skillful use of light and shadow. Andromeda, another mythical figure entwined with sea creatures, also found her place in artistic history. Moreau's "Perseus and Andromeda" from 1882 presents a romanticized version of their encounter amidst crashing waves—a testament to his imaginative vision. The allure of sea monsters extends beyond mythology; it permeates our imagination even today. An engraving depicting a giant sea serpent reminds us that these fantastical creatures continue to capture our fascination across time. In exploring underwater realms, we discover mesmerizing marine life like the viper moray eel cohabitating with boxer shrimp—an unexpected harmony beneath turbulent waters. Rembrandt van Rhijn's c.