Perseus with the Head of Medusa 1545

"Perseus with the Head of Medusa" is a bronze sculpture by Benvenuto Cellini, created in 1545 and currently housed in the Palazzo Vecchio in Florence. The sculpture depicts the Greek hero Perseus triumphantly holding the severed head of the monstrous Medusa, whose gaze could turn people to stone. Cellini's masterful work captures the dramatic moment of Perseus' victory, showcasing his anatomical accuracy and the realistic portrayal of the subject's emotions. The sculpture is a testament to the artist's skill and the power of classical mythology.