Perseus receiving the mirror from Athena; sheathing his sword after striking off the head of Medusa. In background is Pegasus on Mount Helicon, and under his hoof the Hippocrene is gushing forth. (Fol. k viii verso)
PrintsItalian15th century

Perseus receiving the mirror from Athena; sheathing his sword after striking off the head of Medusa. In background is Pegasus on Mount Helicon, and under his hoof the Hippocrene is gushing forth. (Fol. k viii verso)

1499

Artists

Anonymous GermanyArtist
Anonymous Italy (Venice) 1499Artist
Classification
Prints
Technique
Woodcut
Culture
Italian
Century
15th century
Division
European and American Art
Department
Department of Prints

Dimensions

7.5 × 12.7 cm (2 15/16 × 5 in.)

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Perseus receiving the mirror from Athena; sheathing his sword after striking off the head of Medusa. In background is Pegasus on Mount Helicon, and under his hoof the Hippocrene is gushing forth. (Fol. k viii verso) | Harvard Art Museums | KenAI