Who painted Perseus and Andromeda?

Perseus and Andromeda was painted by Jacob Matham in 1597.

Where can I see Perseus and Andromeda?

Perseus and Andromeda is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Perseus and Andromeda?

Perseus and Andromeda is associated with Renaissance.

Can I buy a print of Perseus and Andromeda?

Museum-quality prints of Perseus and Andromeda are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Perseus and Andromeda

Jacob Matham , 1597

Perseus and Andromeda is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Jacob Matham. It dates from 1597 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:lower left in plate: Ao 1597 Cum privil. Sa Cae. M. / Andromade ceto miserè... / ...cautibus heret.; lower center in plate: Quam sibi mox Perseus... / ...sociali foedere iungit.; lower right in plate: HGoltzius Invenit. I. Matham Sculp. / C. Schoeneus.

About this work

Overview

Perseus and Andromeda is an engraving on laid paper created by Jacob Matham in 1597.

Subject & Meaning

The engraving depicts a scene from mythology where Perseus rescues Andromeda, showing the hero hovering above the chained woman with his sword raised, surrounded by onlookers in a rocky landscape.

Technique & Style

The artwork features sharp lines and deep shadows achieved through cross-hatching, a technique using closely spaced parallel lines to build up dark areas, creating a sense of depth and movement.