F47.1 PERSEUS & THE HEAD OF MEDUSA
| Museum Collection | National Archaeological Museum of Naples |
|---|---|
| Catalogue No. | - |
| Type | Fresco |
| Context | Pompeii |
| Date | - |
| Period | Imperial Roman |
DESCRIPTION
Perseus raises the head of the Gorgon Medusa in triumph. The hero wears a winged cap and winged sandals, and holds a hooked sword and the Gorgoneion in his hands. Medusa has serpentine locks and a winged brow.