Perseus with the Head of Medusa for David -Fred255 by sandra46

Photography • Mythology • posted on Sep 30, 2009

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I'd like to dedicate this very famous Perseus in the Vatican to David (Fred255), whose work as a moderator in the Photography Forum I have appreciated very much. In particular, I'd like to thank him for his British humour and understatement. In addition, he made me look at rubbish and kitchen stuff with a different eye, and I'm grateful for that. I hope that the Challenge of the Month will continue. I'm sure that the new moderator, Mrs. Lubner, one of my favourite artists, will be perfect. I'll miss, however, David's quiet charm. And I cannot help wondering whether, with David's leaving, the Pond is a few inches wider. Antonio Canova (1757-1822) was a sculptor from the Republic of Venice who became famous for his marble sculptures that delicately rendered nude flesh. The epitome of the neoclassical style, his work marked a return to classical refinement after the theatrical excesses of Baroque sculpture. Among Canova's heroic compositions, there is his Perseus with the Head of Medusa. Perseus was the hero who killed Medusa and claimed Andromeda, having rescued her from a sea monster. The moment of representation is when the hero, flushed with conquest, displays the head of the "snaky Gorgon", whilst the right hand grasps a sword of singular device. By a public decree, this fine work was placed in one of the rooms of the Vatican reserved for the most precious works of antiquity. Thank you for your kind comments.

Comments (30)

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flora-crassella

12:04PM | Wed, 30 September 2009

interesting history! Great picture!!!!!

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pspworkshop

12:30PM | Wed, 30 September 2009

Nicely done San.

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Fred255

12:32PM | Wed, 30 September 2009

Thank you. My humour was never appreciated by most on here. I think although the words may be the same the language is very different.

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magnus073

12:33PM | Wed, 30 September 2009

Sandra this is such a magnificent capture and a truly wonderful dedi to your friend. The history really made it special also.

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carlx

12:58PM | Wed, 30 September 2009

Fantastic sculpture and capture!!!

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Miska7

1:16PM | Wed, 30 September 2009

Very nice statue and information! Great capture.

MC-Jay-One

1:51PM | Wed, 30 September 2009

Superb portrait, great shot!

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Umbetro38

1:53PM | Wed, 30 September 2009

I agree - yes very interesting and perfect shot

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BessieB

2:06PM | Wed, 30 September 2009

A superb shot and you are such a font of valuable information Sandra

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MOSKETON

2:15PM | Wed, 30 September 2009

FANTASTICA IMAGEN, ME ENCANTA LA PIEDRA BIEN MEDIDA DE LUZ. MUY BUENA FOTO.

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claude19

3:21PM | Wed, 30 September 2009

SPLENDID dedication. Interessant words about teh Head of Medusa !!! I like it !

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jeroni

3:42PM | Wed, 30 September 2009

Wonderful and very creative work

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Buffalo1

3:46PM | Wed, 30 September 2009

That Perseus guy sure did get around in the art world. A wonderful sculpture of a classical hero and monster.

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jocko500

3:52PM | Wed, 30 September 2009

wonderful looking

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mgtcs

5:43PM | Wed, 30 September 2009

Absolutely gorgeous sculpture and great shot! Thank you!

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Minda

6:24PM | Wed, 30 September 2009

very interesting and excellent capture andra!!

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bazza

6:34PM | Wed, 30 September 2009

Wonderful statue and super history lesson that makes all the difference to us unlearned in history lol Superb capture, well done!!

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drifterlee

7:18PM | Wed, 30 September 2009

Wonderful shot!

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wysiwig

7:45PM | Wed, 30 September 2009

Looks like Medusa is having a really bad hair day! Interesting hisotry lesson on Perseus and the sculpture. You make a wonderful guide through Italian art and history.

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brycek

8:23PM | Wed, 30 September 2009

Beautiful capture and history..nice work!!

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pops

9:17PM | Wed, 30 September 2009

This is awesome :0)

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bimm3d

10:23PM | Wed, 30 September 2009

wonderful photo and history!!!!!!!!

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psyoshida

10:31PM | Wed, 30 September 2009

Wonderful sculpture. I also appreciate not only the wonderful shots you send us but the great history behind them. If it weren't for you I'd have no culture! Smile. Thanks. Great stuff.

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