The Triumph of Perseus

Persée Triomphant is a marble sculpture by artist Antonio Canova depicting a mythological hero in a moment of triumph. The figure stands upright with muscular form and holds the severed head of Medusa aloft.

Antonio Canova created this statue around the year 1800, and it was later acquired by Pope Pius VII. The work was produced during a period when artists drew inspiration from ancient art and incorporated classical ideas into their own creations.

The name Persée comes from Greek mythology, referring to the hero Perseus. The sculpture is displayed in a space where visitors can walk around it and observe the marble work from different angles.

The work can be viewed at the Vatican Museums and is accessible to visitors. Plan time to observe the fine marble details from various angles and distances.

A second version of this statue was created later for a Polish countess and now resides in the Metropolitan Museum in New York. The original design was so admired that it was reproduced in multiple versions.

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