Perseus with the Head of Medusa, Bronze statue in Loggia dei Lanzi, Florence, Italy.
The bronze sculpture depicts Perseus standing victoriously, holding Medusa's severed head while her decapitated body lies beneath his feet.
Cosimo I de Medici commissioned this statue to Benvenuto Cellini in 1545, marking a significant addition to Florence's artistic heritage.
The statue represents Perseus from Greek mythology wearing winged sandals and carrying attributes including a magic bag and invisibility helmet.
Located under the Loggia dei Lanzi in Piazza della Signoria, visitors can examine the statue's intricate details from multiple angles.
Cellini created this entire statue as a single bronze cast, solving technical challenges through an innovative metal temperature control method.
Location: Florence
Inception: 16 century
Creator: Benvenuto Cellini
Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible
Made from material: bronze
GPS coordinates: 43.76920,11.25572
Latest update: October 1, 2025 21:15
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