Perseus with the Head of Medusa is a bronze sculpture made by Benvenuto Cellini in the period 1545–1554. The sculpture stands on a square base which has bronze relief panels depicting the story of Perseus and Andromeda, similar to a predella on an altarpiece. [1] .

2022年4月20日 · Benvenuto Cellini sculpted Perseus with the Head of Medusa between 1545 and 1554. It was commissioned by the Duke of Florence Cosimo I, who was a significant patron and advocate for the arts, learning and philosophy.

Here, the mythological hero Perseus triumphantly presents his trophy, Medusa's head, to the world. Through this dynamic pose, Canova draws our attention to the sweep of Perseus's idealized body, which is framed by a drape falling from his left arm.

Title: Perseus with the Head of Medusa. Artist: Antonio Canova (Italian, Possagno 1757–1822 Venice) Patron: Commissioned by Count Jan and Countess Valeria Tarnowski (Dzików, Poland) Date: 1804–6. Culture: Italian, Rome. Medium: Marble. Dimensions: Overall (confirmed): H. 95 1/2 x W. 75 1/2 x D. 40 1/2 in. (242.6 x 191.8 x 102.9 cm ...

2025年1月17日 · In true Mannerist style, Cellini takes us on a trip to ancient Greece and the story of how the hero Perseus, depicted by Cellini with winged sandals from Hermes, satchel gifted by Athena, met and slayed (without directly facing) the infamous gorgon, Medusa. Cellini presents his bronze statue in all of its macabre glory, complete with gushing ...

2021年10月17日 · Medusa With the Head of Perseus is a work of art that turns the old Greek mythological tale on its head, so to speak. It was sculpted by Italian artist Luciano Garbati who in his youth, would often see Benvenuto Cellini’s Medusa and Perseus sculpture at the Loggia Dei Lanzi in Florence, close to his hometown.

Perseus with the Head of Medusa is the famous statue by Benvenuto Cellini, found in Florence in piazza della Signoria, under the Loggia dei Lanzi, and one of the most important examples of Italian Mannerist sculpture. Cellini, one of the greatest goldsmiths of the Renaissance, was commissioned by Cosimo I de’ Medici to sculpt this work in 1545.

The statue shows the triumphant Perseus holding the severed head of the Medusa, one of the three Gorgons. The hero is shown with the winged cap, the sandals of Mercury and the sword which had been given to him in order to complete this task.

2021年12月9日 · Perseus found Medusa sleeping in a cave and cut off her head. The statue depicts the moment shortly after this event as blood can be seen spewing from her neck as Perseus stands triumphantly on top of her decapitated body.

Benvenuto Cellini's bronze sculpture of Perseus and Medusa (1545-54), which stands under the left arch of the Loggia dei Lanzi, is one of the most beautiful works of art in Florence. The statue was commissioned by Duke Cosimo I de' Medici (r. …