Perseus and Andromeda, Italian, 17th century
Italian, 17th century
Perseus and Andromeda
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Italian, 17th century

Perseus and Andromeda


Blatt
585 x 376 mm
Inventory Number
5647
Object Number
5647 Z
Status
Can be presented in the study room of the Graphische Sammlung (special opening hours)

Work Data

Basic Information

Title
Perseus and Andromeda
Draughtsman
  • Italian, 17th century
Period Produced
School
Object Type
Material
Technique
Geographic Reference
Production Reason
Captions Added Later
Unten mittig bezeichnet (mit der Feder in Schwarz): Michael Angelus
Watermark
  • Nicht geprüft

Property and Acquisition

Institution
Departement
Collection
Creditline
Städel Museum, Frankfurt am Main
Picture Copyright
Public Domain

Work Content

Motifs and References

Iconclass

Primary
  • 94P211 Perseus kills the sea monster (or turns it into stone by showing it the Gorgon's head) to release Andromeda; sometimes her parents Cepheus and Cassiopea watch the scene

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Last update

08.12.2023