6Perseus with the Head of Medusa – Cellini

Benvenuto Cellini(1545 to 1554), created the bronze sculpture Perseus with the Head of Medusa. The sculpture stands on a square base with bronze relief panels depicting the story of Perseus and Andromeda, similar to the predella of an altarpiece.

Medieval mythology of Perseus defeating a woman-faced Gorgon, Medusa, whose hair had been transformed into snakes, is the focus of this composition. He stands triumphant, naked but for a sash and winged sandals, on top of Medusa’s body, clutching her head in his extended hand, which is decorated with writhing snakes. Blood drips from Medusa’s severed neck.
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