Gorgoneion Plaque

Cleveland Museum of Art

The Gorgoneion Plaque by an unknown artist depicts a stone head with short hair. The face is round and has a wide, open mouth with the tongue sticking out. The eyes are closed. The head appears to be made of clay or stone and has a rough texture. The background of the image is a gradient from dark gray to light gray. The head is centered in the image and casts a shadow on the surface below it. The head appears to be a sculpture or artifact.