Perseus and Andromeda by Engraver Pierre Francois Tardieu Classical Art Reproduction
by Rolando Burbon
Title
Perseus and Andromeda by Engraver Pierre Francois Tardieu Classical Art Reproduction
Artist
Rolando Burbon
Medium
Painting - Digital Art Reproduction
Description
Perseus and Andromeda c1750 by French Engraver Pierre François Tardieu (1711 - 1771) and Intermediary Austrian Draftsman Adam Friedrich Oeser (1717 - 1799) from a painting by Flemish Painter Peter Paul Rubens (1577 - 1640)
This Greek Mythology engraving by Tardieu based on the artwork of Peter Paul Rubens, which shows Perseus (the son of Zeus and the mortal Danaë) along with six Cherubs, an Angel and Pegasus his Winged Horse; standing in front of Andromeda, moments after he has defeated the last of the Titans - the Sea Monster Cetus, using the head of the Gorgon Medusa (who's gaze would turn men into stone).
Two of the cherubs are removing Andromeda's bonds, while another holds her up her robe as he looks up to Perseus who his looking at Andromeda intently.
Another cherub to his left is holding up his shield which has on it the head of Medusa, while another cherub next to this one tends to his horse Pegasus.
Finally the Angel places a feathered crown on the head of Perseus, while the cherub next to the Angel that is carrying Perseus's helmet looks on.
You can also see the painting on which this engraving is based on in this collection as well.
This is a retouched digital art old masters reproduction of a public domain image.
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October 1st, 2020
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Comments (1)
Mohammad Hayssam Kattaa
Beautiful artwork and interesting story, Rolando! L/F
Rolando Burbon replied:
Thank You Mohammad. I try to provide as much back story as I can for each piece.