Andromeda and the Sea Monster 1694

Domenico Guidi's marble sculpture "Andromeda and the Sea Monster" (1694) depicts the Greek mythological scene where the princess Andromeda is chained to a rock, awaiting her fate at the jaws of a monstrous sea creature. This Baroque-era sculpture, currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, showcases Guidi's skill in depicting dramatic action and emotion through the contorted pose of Andromeda and the fearsome details of the sea monster's gaping maw. The life-size sculpture's realistic depiction of the subject matter and its intricate details contribute to its powerful impact.