Perseus with the Head of Medusa 16th-17th century

"Perseus with the Head of Medusa" is a 16th-17th century engraving by Cherubino Alberti, depicting the Greek mythological hero Perseus holding the severed head of Medusa. The scene is dynamic and dramatic with Perseus triumphant over Medusa, whose head is turning to stone the figures around them. This artwork, now at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, is a fine example of Italian Renaissance engraving and the use of chiaroscuro to highlight the figures.