F47.4 PERSEUS, ANDROMEDA & THE CETUS
| 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.
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OTHER IMAGES
F42.1 Polyphemus
F42.1B Polyphemus
