Perseus Freeing Andromeda (Rubens)
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Gemäldegalerie, Berlin |
Perseus Freeing Andromeda is a painting by the Flemish artist
Prior to 1755, the painting belonged to a Monsieur Pasquier, as part of his collection in
Frederick II of Prussia
and, in 1830, it became part of the collection of the Berlin museums.
The scene is similar to another painting by Rubens, , after defeating the sea monster which kept her prisoner. Perseus, wearing helmet, cuirass, and cloak, is sided by two puttoes, and one of them is helping him in removing the ropes that tie Andromeda to the rock.
On the left, two puttoes are playing with Pegasus, Perseus’ winged horse.
Gallery
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Earlier painting by Lambert Sustris may have served as inspiration for this painting
References
- ^ "Perseus befreit Andromeda". Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (Berlin State Museums). Retrieved 2024-04-23.
Sources
- Jaffé, M. (1989). Catalogo completo di Rubens. Rizzoli. p. 375.
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