Perseus and Andromeda by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo. Perseus on the winged horse Pegasus rescues Andromeda from a sea monster amidst a swirling celestial scene of clouds and gods.

Perseus and Andromeda

Giovanni Battista Tiepolo

1730 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A luminous Rococo masterpiece depicting the heroic rescue of Andromeda by Perseus on Pegasus.

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Where it works

A measured piece with active movement in softened golden tones — sits comfortably in a more formal setting.

Often works in
Dining Room · Living Room · Office
Placement
Reads naturally where the wall has more height than width
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Reads strongest when the wall gives it contrast
Color notes
Aged gold, Soft sage, Deep burgundy

About the piece

Giovanni Battista Tiepolo’s 'Perseus and Andromeda' captures the dramatic rescue of the princess from the sea monster Cetus with the artist's signature airy palette and dynamic composition. Painted around 1730, this work showcases the masterful brushwork and celestial lighting characteristic of the Italian Rococo period, with figures suspended in a sweeping, cloud-filled sky.

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