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Perseus and Andromeda
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Perseus and Andromeda

Hans Jamnitzer · c. 1550 - c. 1575 · casting; lead (metal)

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Round, lead plaque, surrounded by a braided band with an egg-and-dart border. To the right in the background, Andromeda is chained to the rock, as punishment for her mother's pride. In the center, the monster, which is about to pounce on the maiden, is attacked by Perseus flying above her. In the foreground in the center, the bewildered king, who sees his daughter threatened. He is surrounded by four figures, alternating sitting and standing, with a sleeping dog. To the left on the second plane, four more figures. A city in the background.

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Credit linePerseus en Andromeda. c. 1550 - c. 1575. Hans Jamnitzer. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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