Medusa with the Head of Perseus
Garbati decided not to copy Cellini's statue exactly.  Cellini shows Perseus holding Medusa's head high and smiling.  He stands lightly on one foot.  Garbati shows Medusa holding Perseus' head low and staring straight ahead.  She stands heavily on both feet.  Garbati said this was because Perseus coming to attack Medusa meant different things to Perseus and Medusa: