Artwork
Perseus and Andromeda
Perseus and Andromeda is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Jacob Matham. It dates from 1597 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Perseus and Andromeda is an engraving on laid paper created by Jacob Matham in 1597.
Subject & Meaning
The engraving depicts a scene from mythology where Perseus rescues Andromeda, showing the hero hovering above the chained woman with his sword raised, surrounded by onlookers in a rocky landscape.
Technique & Style
The artwork features sharp lines and deep shadows achieved through cross-hatching, a technique using closely spaced parallel lines to build up dark areas, creating a sense of depth and movement.
Artist & collection
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