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Florence, Italy - 3 January 2025. Statue of Perseus triumphantly holding Medusa’s severed head aloft, showcasing detailed bronze craftsmanship and intense expression.
Statue of Perseus beheading the Medusa by Benvenuto Cellini at the Loggioa dei Lanzi in Florence, Italy
Perseus with the Head of Medusa by Benvenuto Cellini at Loggia dei Lanzi on Piazza della Signoria. This sculpture which is in a public space on a town square was built between 1545-1554.
Bronze statue of Perseus with the head of Medusa, masterpiece by Benvenuto Cellini in Florence, Loggia dei Lanzi in the background in Florence
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Perseus statue by Cellini in the historical center of Florence, Signoria Square, Italy
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A dramatic bronze statue of Perseus triumphantly lifting the severed head of Medusa stands beneath the vaulted arches of Florence’s Loggia dei Lanzi. Crafted by Benvenuto Cellini, this Renaissance masterpiece captures the mythological hero in a powerful pose, sword in hand, with intricate detailing that highlights both the terror and beauty of classical legend. The imposing sculpture, set in a historic Florentine setting, exemplifies the city’s legacy of artistic excellence and rich cultural history—making it ideal for themes of Italian heritage, mythology, and travel inspiration.
figures of the Neptune Fountain in the Piazza del Nettuno in Bologna. The 3.35 m high statue of Neptune is made of bronze and stands in the centre of the fountain, surrounded by sirens and dolphins. It is simply called il Gigante by the people of Bologna, or al Żigànt in the Bolognese dialect. The fountain was created between 1563 and 1566 by Giovanni di Bologna, also known as Jean Boulogne or Giambologna. The base with the dolphins and sirens was designed by Tommaso Laureti.
detail of Perseo holding Medusa head statue in Loggia de Lanzi, Florence
A mesmerizing statue of Perseus holding Medusa's head in Florence, depicting Italy's reverence for classical mythology and art
Detail of the statue \
Florence, Tuscany, Italy, 4th October 2019.  Detail of Perseus with the Head of Medusa, a bronze sculpture by Benvenuto Cellini in the Loggia dei Lanzi
Statue of Perseo in Florence Italy
Sculptures on Ponte Santa Trinita bridge in Florence, Italy
detail of  statue of Perseus holding the head of Medusa on white background, Florence, Italy bronze statue of Perseus holding the head of Medusa,Florence, Italy
The bronze statue of Perseus holding the head of Medusa, sculpted by Benvenuto Cellini, displayed under the arches of the Loggia dei Lanzi in Florence, Italy. This iconic masterpiece of Renaissance art is set against the historic architecture of the city’s central square.
Statue of Perseus beheading the Medusa by Benvenuto Cellini at the Loggioa dei Lanzi in Florence, Italy
Perseus with the Head of Medusa by Benvenuto Cellini at Loggia dei Lanzi on Piazza della Signoria. This sculpture which is in a public space on a town square was built between 1545-1554.
Detail of Perseus holding head of Medusa, bronze statue in Loggia de Lanzi, Piazza della Signoria, Florence, Italy. Isolated on white
The Fountain of Neptune in Florence, situated on the Piazza della Signoria in front of the Palazzo Vecchio. Work by sculptor Bartolomeo Ammannati in the 1563-1565.
Bronze statue of Perseus with the head of Medusa, masterpiece by Benvenuto Cellini in Florence, empty space on the right
Perseus with the Head of Medusa (1545–1554) by Benvenuto Cellini, in the Loggia dei Lanzi, Florence, Italy
Perseus with the Head of Medusa, in the Loggia dei Lanzi, Florence, Italy
This statue of Neptune stands tall in Florence, Italy, with water flowing dramatically at its base and set before an ancient stone building
Perseus decapitates Medusa in famous florence sculpture
In this striking sculpture displayed in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, the Greek hero Herakles is depicted in a dynamic moment of struggle with the centaur Nessus. The marble masterpiece captures the intense movement as Herakles raises a club to strike the beast, whose fierce, muscular form is counterbalanced by Herakles’ own strength and determination. The fluid lines of their intertwined bodies and the powerful expression of each character are masterfully carved, with every detail showing the skill of the artist. The scene is set against the stark white walls of the gallery, allowing the dramatic contrast of the figures to stand out in a display of strength and raw emotion.
perseus and medusa ancient statue in Florence, Italy
Florence, İtaly - 08/29/2023.\nFlorence is the capital city of the region of Tuscany in Central Italy. It is also the most populated city in Tuscany, with 360,930 inhabitants in 2023, and 984,991 in its metropolitan area.\nFlorence was a centre of medieval European trade and finance and one of the wealthiest cities of that era. It is considered by many academics to have been the birthplace of the Renaissance, becoming a major artistic, cultural, commercial, political, economic and financial center. During this time, Florence rose to a position of enormous influence in Italy, Europe, and beyond. Its turbulent political history includes periods of rule by the powerful Medici family and numerous religious and republican revolutions. From 1865 to 1871 the city served as the capital of the Kingdom of Italy. The Florentine dialect forms the base of Standard Italian and it became the language of culture throughout Italy due to the prestige of the masterpieces by Dante Alighieri, Petrarch, Giovanni Boccaccio, Niccolò Machiavelli and Francesco Guicciardini.\nThe city attracts millions of tourists each year, and UNESCO declared the Historic Centre of Florence a World Heritage Site in 1982. The city is noted for its culture, Renaissance art and architecture and monuments. The city also contains numerous museums and art galleries, such as the Uffizi Gallery and the Palazzo Pitti, and still exerts an influence in the fields of art, culture and politics. Due to Florence's artistic and architectural heritage, Forbes ranked it as the most beautiful city in the world in 2010.\nFlorence plays an important role in Italian fashion, and is ranked in the top 15 fashion capitals of the world by Global Language Monitor; furthermore, it is a major national economic centre, as well as a tourist and industrial hub.
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