Fontaine de Persèe et d' Andromede. From: Recueil de divers Desseins de Fontaines et de Frises Maritimes (1 of 20 folio sheets)
Fontaine de Persèe et d' Andromede. From: Recueil de divers Desseins de Fontaines et de Frises Maritimes (1 of 20 folio sheets)
Artistafter
Charles le Brun
French, 1619-1680
Dateabout 1670-1680
Dimensions14 1/4 x 11 1/4 in.
MediumEngraving
ClassificationPrints
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number
1967.128M
Not on View
TMA, Paper Roses: Garden-Inspired Works on Paper. Feb. 21-May 18, 2014.
Label TextThis was one of a group of fountains Le Brun designed for Paris. It shows the Greek hero Perseus, with sword, the head of Medusa, and the winged sandals of the god Hermes, as he battles the wounded sea monster that has been terrorizing the kingdom of Ethiopia. Minerva, goddess of wisdom and protector of Perseus, is seated at the top holding a mirror (the only way that Perseus could see Medusa—whose gaze turns living creatures to stone—in order to defeat her). The princess Andromeda, who was offered as a sacrifice to the monster, is chained to the rock.
Charles le Brun
about 1670-1680
Charles le Brun
about 1670-1680
Charles le Brun
about 1670-1680
Charles le Brun
about 1670-1680
Charles le Brun
about 1670-1680
Charles le Brun
about 1670-1680
Charles le Brun
about 1670-1680
Charles le Brun
about 1670-1680
Charles le Brun
about 1670-1680
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