Artwork
Perseus Rescuing Andromeda
Perseus Rescuing Andromeda is an oil painting by the Mannerist artist Giuseppe Cesari. It dates from 1560 and is held in the collection of the Clark Art Institute.
About this work
Overview
Perseus Rescuing Andromeda is a painting created by Italian artist Giuseppe Cesari around 1560. Executed in oil paint, it is a representative work of the Mannerist movement.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a mythological scene: Perseus, on a winged horse, rescues Andromeda from a sea monster. The figures are arranged in a dramatic composition, conveying tension and peril.
Technique & Style
Cesari's use of chiaroscuro creates depth and contrast, emphasizing the drama of the scene. The painting's Mannerist style is characterized by its vivid, emotive representation of the mythological narrative.
History & Provenance
The painting is now part of the Clark Art Institute's collection. Created by Cesari, also known as Il Giuseppino and Cavaliere d'Arpino, it reflects his skill as a Mannerist painter.
Artist & collection
Artist
Giuseppe Cesari (14 February 1568 – 3 July 1640) was an Italian Mannerist painter, also named Il Giuseppino and called Cavaliere d'Arpino, because he was created Knight of the Supreme Order of Christ by his patron Pope Clement VIII.
