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F47.4 PERSEUS, ANDROMEDA & THE CETUS

Perseus, Andromeda & Cetus | Greco-Roman fresco
DETAILS
Museum Collection Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
Catalogue No. -
Type Fresco
Context Imperial Villa at Boscotrecase, Mythology Room
Date Late C1st B.C.
Period Imperial Roman

DESCRIPTION

Perseus rescues Andromeda from the Cetus (Sea-Monster). The hero swoops down from the left on winged sandals brandishing a sword. The Ethiopian princess stands chained to a large pillar of rock. Below, rising up from the sea, the monster has the form of a dragon-headed sea-serpent. A small story-book element in the upper right hand corner of the painting depicts Perseus (a second depiction of the hero) greeting King Cepheus in his palace.

ARTICLES

Perseus, Ethiopian Cetus

OTHER IMAGES

Thumbnail Polyphemus & Galatea

F42.1 Polyphemus

Thumbnail Polyphemus

F42.1B Polyphemus

Thumbnail Nereid Galatea

F42.1C Galatea