1705
oil
canvas
From the collection of J. Paul Getty Museum
Perseus Confronting Phineus with the Head of Medusa is a 1705 oil by Sebastiano Ricci, a High Baroque Italian work, depicting Aeneas, held at J. Paul Getty Museum.
This painting depicts a dramatic scene of Perseus confronting Phineus with the head of Medusa. The scene is set in a classical interior with arches and statues, and Perseus is shown in the center, holding up the head of Medusa. He is dressed in a red cape and helmet, and his body is tense with action. The painting is rich in detail, with intricate textures and colors that bring the scene to life. The use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and drama, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figure of Perseus. For more on the use of chiaroscuro, explore the works of Caravaggio.
Sebastiano Ricci (1 August 1659 – 15 May 1734) was an Italian Baroque painter of the late Baroque period in Venetian painting.
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