Who painted Perseo affronta Fineo con la testa di Medusa?

Perseo affronta Fineo con la testa di Medusa was painted by Sebastiano Ricci in 1706.

Where can I see Perseo affronta Fineo con la testa di Medusa?

Perseo affronta Fineo con la testa di Medusa is held by J. Paul Getty Museum.

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Artwork

Perseo affronta Fineo con la testa di Medusa

Sebastiano Ricci , 1706

Perseo affronta Fineo con la testa di Medusa is an unspecified painting by Sebastiano Ricci. It dates from 1706 and is held in the collection of the J. Paul Getty Museum.

About this work

Overview

Perseo affronta Fineo con la testa di Medusa is a painting by Sebastiano Ricci, created around 1706. It is a representative work of the late Baroque period in Venetian painting.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a scene from mythology where Perseus confronts Phineus with the head of Medusa, surrounded by figures engaged in a chaotic battle. The inclusion of characters like Athis adds to the narrative complexity.

Technique & Style

Ricci's use of chiaroscuro creates a dramatic effect, with strong contrasts between light and dark emphasizing the action. The dynamic, twisted poses of the figures convey a sense of energy and movement, characteristic of Ricci's Cortonesque style.

History & Provenance

The painting is now held in the collection of the J. Paul Getty Museum. Ricci was active in the late 17th and early 18th centuries, working alongside other notable Venetian painters like Tiepolo.