Perseus and Andromeda (Leighton) by killing the monster. The couple fell in love but the Princess was already betrothed to Phineus. Perseus argued with Phineus at the wedding, but the fight was drawn to a conclusion when Phineus was turned to stone after Perseus brandished the head of the defeated Medusa. The mythological theme of Andromeda is depicted in a dramatic manner. The scene is a representation of the myth set on a rocky shore. Perseus is depicted flying above the head of Andromeda, on his winged horse Pegasus. He is shooting an arrow from the air, that hits the sea monster, who turns
Perseus and the Gorgon Perseus and the Gorgon Perseus and the Gorgon is a 1902 monumental sculpture by Camille Claudel. It represents a mythological scene which refers to the artist's own life. The work achieved a great notoriety throughout the years. The work portrays Perseus beheading one of the three Gorgons, Medusa. It represents the moment when the hero has just cut the monster's head. Perseus is looking through his bronze shield, which serves as a mirror, the reflection of Medusa's head in order to avoid her evil paralyzing stare. The work is signed and titled on its base. This is the only large