The image depicts a black and white drawing titled "Perseus" by Nicolas-François Chifflart. The drawing shows a nude male figure with wings on his back standing on a rock. He wears a helmet with a nose guard and a crest on top. The figure's right hand holds a severed head by its hair while his left hand is raised. The severed head is on a pillar. The figure stands on a rock with another severed head underneath his right foot. The background shows distant mountains. The drawing is on a piece of aged paper with rough edges.
Artwork details
- Dimensions:
- 588 × 900 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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