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Perseus slaying Medusa
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Perseus slaying Medusa

Antonio Tempesta · 1606 · etching; paper

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

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Perseus stands with the severed head of Medusa in his hand. In his other hand he holds a sword. To the left stands Pegasus. Title in Latin in the lower margin.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
printPerseus beheading MedusaPegasus, the winged horse
Credit linePerseus doodt Medusa. 1606. Antonio Tempesta. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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