Head of Medusa
Print
17th century (made)
17th century (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Head of Medusa, seen nearly full-face. Snakes from her head have entwined round her neck and their tails are tied in a knot in front; Print on paper; Inscribed 'Medvsa Phorci filia', &c.
Object details
| Category | |
| Object type | |
| Title | Head of Medusa |
| Materials and techniques | print on paper |
| Brief description | Head of Medusa, seen nearly full-face; Print on paper; Unknown; Italy; 17th century. |
| Physical description | Head of Medusa, seen nearly full-face. Snakes from her head have entwined round her neck and their tails are tied in a knot in front; Print on paper; Inscribed 'Medvsa Phorci filia', &c. |
| Marks and inscriptions | 'Medvsa Phorci filia', &c. (Inscribed.)
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| Credit line | Bequeathed by Rev. Alexander Dyce |
| Subjects depicted | |
| Bibliographic reference | DYCE COLLECTION. A Catalogue of the Paintings, Miniatures, Drawings, Engravings, Rings and Miscellaneous Objects Bequeathed by The Reverend Alexander Dyce. London : South Kensington Museum : Printed by G.E. Eyre and W. Spottiswoode for H.M.S.O., 1874. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | DYCE.1522 |
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| Record created | February 2, 2010 |
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