Perseus and Andromeda
about 1554 - 1556
Titian captures the dramatic rescue of Andromeda just as the hero Perseus dives headfirst from the heavens to slay the sea monster threatening her life. Chained naked to a dark, rocky shore as a sacrifice, Andromeda looks up in a mix of fear and hope while the beast churns the turbulent waters below. This masterpiece was part of a series of 'poesie' painted for King Philip II of Spain, designed to be read like visual poetry rather than just a static scene. It hangs in the Wallace Collection in London, where its dynamic composition and swirling colors still dazzle visitors today.
- Technique
- Oil on canvas
- Material
- Canvas
Location: Wallace Collection, London
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