Illustration for Perseus by Artuš Scheiner

Illustration for Perseus 1920

artusscheiner

imaginative character sketch

fictional-character

traditional media

cartoon sketch

personal sketchbook

illustrative and welcoming imagery

sketchbook drawing

watercolour illustration

cartoon carciture

sketchbook art

watercolor

This illustration from 1920 by Czech artist Artuš Scheiner (1863-1938) depicts the mythical Greek hero Perseus slaying Medusa, a Gorgon with snakes for hair, whose gaze turned men to stone. The image shows Perseus, armed with a sword and a mirrored shield, striking a fatal blow to the Gorgon as she lies vulnerable on the ground. The artist's use of vibrant colors and dramatic lighting creates a dynamic scene full of tension and energy, captivating the viewer with the mythological tale of Perseus.