Gorgons 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 and Andromeda, c.1710. Creator: De Ferrari, Lorenzo (1680-1744)
Perseus and Andromeda, c.1710. Found in the Collection of the Galleria Nazionale di Palazzo Spinola, Genova.

Medusa decapitata. Creator: Rizzi, Antonio (1869-1940)
Medusa decapitata. Private Collection

Perseus frees Andromeda, c.1612. Creator: Manetti, Rutilio (1571-1639)
Perseus frees Andromeda, c.1612. Found in the Collection of the Galleria Borghese, Rome.

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

Medusa, by Leonardo da Vinci
The chief of the Gorgons, her face is so terrible that anyone who sees it is turned to stone, : but Perseus slays her by looking in a mirror as he removes her head

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

Dinos depicting (top) Medusa beheaded (bottom) and Hoplites Fighting, c. 580 BC (ceramic) (see also 438877)
XIR173180 Dinos depicting (top) Medusa beheaded (bottom) and Hoplites Fighting, c.580 BC (ceramic) (see also 438877) by Gorgon Painter (fl.c.600-580 BC); Louvre, Paris

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

Mantis shrimp, Gonodactylus chiragra (Squilla gottosa). Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science

Basket star or gorgons head, Astrocladus euryale, Euriale a costole lisce. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali

The Death of Medusa II, 1882 (gouache)
SOU80768 The Death of Medusa II, 1882 (gouache) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); 152.5x136 cm; Southampton City Art Gallery, Hampshire

Libation bowl with embossed decorations in the shape of a multipetaled rosette (gold
XBP389331 Libation bowl with embossed decorations in the shape of a multipetaled rosette (gold) (detail of 389327) by Greek School, (4th century BC); State Hermitage Museum, St

Head of Medusa (pen & brown ink over preliminaries in black chalk with touches of white
615247 Head of Medusa (pen & brown ink over preliminaries in black chalk with touches of white heightening on white paper) by Romano, Giulio (1492-1546); 7.8x5.8 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

Perseus and the Gorgons
3783931 Perseus and the Gorgons by Crane, Walter (1845-1915); (add.info.: Perseus and Gorgons (Stheno, Euryale and Medusa). He is holding Medusas head

Head of Medusa being grasped by the fingers of Perseus, mounted on a modern neck
1076478 Head of Medusa being grasped by the fingers of Perseus, mounted on a modern neck, Roman Period (marble) by Greek; Leeds Museums and Art Galleries (Leeds City Museum) UK; (add.info)

Antefix in the form of a Gorgons head (terracotta)
480755 Antefix in the form of a Gorgons head (terracotta) by Etruscan; Museo Nazionale Etrusco, Villa Giulia, Rome, Lazio, Italy; (add.info.: originally from the Portonaccio Temple at Veii)

Les Gorgones (engraving)
3645636 Les Gorgones (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Gorgones. Illustration for Le Magasin Pittoresque (1872)

Part of a folding tomb entrance door with head of a gorgon, from Greece
1076476 Part of a folding tomb entrance door with head of a gorgon, from Greece, 300-100 BC (marble) by Greek; Leeds Museums and Art Galleries (Leeds City Museum) UK; (add.info)

Terracotta Stand, c. 570 B. C. (terracotta)
3597311 Terracotta Stand, c.570 B.C. (terracotta) by Greek, (6th century BC); 8 diameter cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: Made by Ergotimos potter)

Libation bowl with embossed decorations in the shape of a multipetaled rosette (gold
XBP389329 Libation bowl with embossed decorations in the shape of a multipetaled rosette (gold) (detail of 389327) by Greek School, (4th century BC); State Hermitage Museum, St

Gorgons (engraving)
5200910 Gorgons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gorgons. Illustration for Costume of the Ancients by Thomas Hope (Henry G Bohn)

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

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Austria, Vienna, Secession Building, Detail of exterior facade designed by architect Joseph Maria Olbrich in 1897 depicting the heads of three gorgons representing architecture, sculpture and painting

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Austria, Vienna, Secession Building designed by the architect Joseph Maria Olbrich in 1897 as the manifesto of the Viennese Secession Movement

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Austria, Vienna, Secession Building designed by the architect Joseph Maria Olbrich in 1897 as the manifesto of the Viennese Secession Movement

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

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"Gorgons: Mythical Creatures of Ancient Legends" Gorgons, the fearsome creatures from Greek mythology, have captivated artists throughout history. From the hauntingly beautiful Medusa to the heroic Perseus, their tales have been immortalized in various artistic masterpieces. In 1596-1598, Caravaggio's brush brought Medusa to life with his striking painting. Michelangelo's genius shines through in his "Head of Medusa" sculpture created in 1630. Vasilii Alexandrovich Kotarbinsky's rendition of Medusa in 1903 showcases her terrifying gaze that turns men into stone. The mythological encounter between Perseus and Phineas is depicted by Luca Giordano in an early 1680s oil on canvas masterpiece. Even Leonardo da Vinci couldn't resist exploring the enigmatic allure of Medusa through his artistry. Andromeda, a damsel saved by Perseus from a sea monster, also finds her place among these captivating artworks. Pegasus takes flight in a vibrant chromolithograph while bronze sculptures like "Perseus Slaying Medusa" convey the heroism and triumph over evil. Ancient artifacts like Dinos ceramics depict both beheaded Medusa and fierce Hoplites fighting battles dating back to c. 580 BC - a testament to how deeply ingrained Gorgon mythology was within ancient cultures. Lastly, Gustave Moreau's "Perseus and Andromeda" from 1882 captures the romantic essence of this legendary tale with its exquisite detail and emotional depth. Throughout time, artists have been inspired by these mythical beings who embody both beauty and terror. The gorgons continue to fascinate us as they transcend centuries through art forms that celebrate their enduring legacy.