Perseus and Andromeda by Peter Paul Rubens

Perseus and Andromeda 1621

acrylic

sculpture

charcoal drawing

possibly oil pastel

charcoal art

oil painting

underpainting

mythology

painting painterly

charcoal

watercolor

"Perseus and Andromeda" is a Baroque painting by Peter Paul Rubens created in 1621. Depicting the Greek myth of Perseus rescuing Andromeda from the sea monster Cetus, the painting features a dynamic composition with a dramatic use of light and shadow. Rubens' signature style of fleshy figures and vibrant color is evident in the depiction of Andromeda's beauty and the winged horse Pegasus. This painting is a powerful testament to the artist's mastery of the Baroque style and is now housed in the Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg, Russia.