Head of Medusa (1617-1618) — Peter Paul Rubens
Head of Medusa (1617-1618) is an artwork by Peter Paul Rubens. Here is the subject context recorded in our catalogue, followed by a guide to choosing a print for your home.
The artwork at a glance
- Title
- Head of Medusa (1617-1618)
- Artist
- Peter Paul Rubens (Flemish, 1577-1640)
- Subject collection
- Gods & heroes
The mythology behind the named subject
Perseus is the hero who kills Medusa, a Gorgon whose gaze turns people to stone. He approaches her with the aid of divine gifts and later uses her severed head as a powerful weapon.
This is mythology context for the subject named in the title. The identification of every figure, symbol, or episode in this particular artwork has not been verified.
Living with Head of Medusa (1617-1618)
The landscape composition suits a wider wall or a place above a console. Measure the available width before deciding on a print; surrounding space helps the composition read clearly.
On the artwork page, compare three room settings, then choose an unframed poster, wooden framed poster, rolled canvas, or stretched canvas. Sizes are listed in centimetres and inches. The final crop depends on your chosen proportions, so check the preview before ordering.
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