F47.4B ETHIOPIAN SEA-MONSTER
| Museum Collection | Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York |
|---|---|
| Catalogue No. | - |
| Type | Fresco |
| Context | Imperial Villa at Boscotrecase, Mythology Room |
| Date | Late C1st B.C. |
| Period | Imperial Roman |
DESCRIPTION
The Ethiopian Cetus (Sea-Monster) rises from the sea to devour the chained princess Andromeda. The creature is depicted as a draconic sea-serpent with a coiling tail, fins and toothy maw.
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F47.4 Perseus
F42.1 Polyphemus
F42.1B Polyphemus
