Contains nudity
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Perseus and Medusa
Francesco Maffei
A dramatic 17th-century Baroque masterpiece capturing the intense moment of Perseus defeating Medusa.
Perseus Confronting Phineus with the Head of Medusa
Sebastiano Ricci
1705 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A dramatic and masterfully composed Rococo painting depicting a pivotal moment from Greek mythology.
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Where it works
A bold work with active energy in a warmer tonal register — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Library · Living Room · Study
- Placement
- Works well when the wall can carry a broader statement
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted around 1705 by Sebastiano Ricci, this dynamic work captures the climax of Perseus's battle with Phineus. Using the head of the slain Medusa, Perseus turns his enemies to stone within a grand, classically inspired architectural setting. The fluid brushwork and theatrical lighting are characteristic of Ricci's influential Rococo style, showing the transition from Baroque intensity to decorative elegance.
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