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CONSTELLATION: PERSEUS. Personification of Perseus
CONSTELLATION: PERSEUS.
Personification of Perseus. Woodcut from Gaius Julius Hyginus Poeticon Astronomicon, Venice, Italy, 1482
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Media ID 13136933
1482 Constellation Corpse Evil Gaius Gorgon Greek Greek Mythology Head Hero Hyginus Julius Medusa Myth Nude Perseus Personification Poeticon Astronomicon Snake Star Sword Symbol Ugly Venetian Beheaded
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Bring the stars down to earth with our exquisite Media Storehouse Poster Prints. Feast your eyes on the captivating image of "CONSTELLATION: PERSEUS. Personification of Perseus" by Sarin Images / The Granger Collection from Granger Art on Demand. This stunning woodcut, originally published in Gaius Julius Hyginus Poeticon Astronomicon in Venice, Italy, 1482, showcases the legendary hero Perseus in his celestial form. Hang this beautiful work of art on your wall and let the story of Perseus and the constellation named in his honor inspire you every day.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 42cm x 47.9cm (16.5" x 18.9")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This woodcut print from 1482 depicts the constellation of Perseus, personifying the legendary Greek hero. The intricate details and skillful craftsmanship transport us back to the Renaissance era in Venice, Italy. Created by Gaius Julius Hyginus for his Poeticon Astronomicon, this artwork showcases the rich tapestry of Greek mythology. Perseus stands tall with a majestic beard and a sword in hand, embodying strength and courage. His gaze is fixed upon Medusa's severed head held triumphantly above him. This symbolizes his heroic act of slaying the monstrous Gorgon, turning her into stone with just one glance. The artist masterfully captures Perseus' nude form, emphasizing vulnerability amidst his valorous deeds. Surrounding him are celestial stars forming the constellation that bears his name - Perseus forever immortalized in the night sky. Medusa's snake-like hair writhes around her lifeless corpse as a reminder of her evil nature tamed by Perseus' bravery. The medieval aesthetic adds an air of mystique to this hauntingly beautiful piece. Sarin Images / The Granger Collection has preserved this stunning woodcut print which serves as both an artistic masterpiece and a testament to humanity's fascination with mythological tales passed down through generations. It invites viewers to delve into ancient lore while appreciating the timeless beauty captured within this Venetian creation.
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