Perseus 1865

François-Nicolas Chifflart’s 1865 etching "Perseus" depicts the Greek hero Perseus triumphantly holding the severed head of Medusa, the monstrous Gorgon whose gaze could turn men to stone. The print uses intricate linework to showcase the muscular form of Perseus and the grotesque features of Medusa’s head, conveying the power and terror of this iconic mythological tale. The dramatic composition, with Perseus standing on a defeated figure, emphasizes the hero's strength and the victory over the monstrous.