Head of Medusa 1680

This etching, "Head of Medusa", by Godfried Maes is a powerful image of the Greek mythological figure. Maes, who was born in 1649 and died in 1700, created this artwork in 1680. The etching depicts Medusa's head, now severed from her body, as she writhes in agony, surrounded by writhing serpents. Maes uses a combination of hatching and cross-hatching to create a sense of movement and texture, contributing to the visceral nature of the piece. The work is currently housed at the Art Institute of Chicago.