Perseus & Andromeda | Roman fresco Pompeii

F47.3 PERSEUS & ANDROMEDA

Museum Collection: Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli, Naples, Italy
Catalogue Number: TBA
Type: Fresco, Imperial Roman
Context: Pompeii
Date: --
Period: Imperial Roman

SUMMARY

The hero Perseus carries his rescued bride through the air on winged boots. He holds a sword, and the head of Medousa in his hand.

ARTICLES

Perseus, Medousa

 
 
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