Medusa Figurine - The Temptation of Medusa

Medusa Figurine - The Temptation of Medusa - Product Details:

- Height: 15,5 cm
- Width: 10 cm
- Depth: 10 cm
- Material: Cold Cast Resin
- hand painted

A Sensual Medusa between Myth and Nude

Medusa is one of the best-known figures of Greek mythology. According to legend, she drew the wrath of the goddess Athena upon herself and was transformed into a creature with snake hair – and anyone who looked directly into her eyes turned to stone. Until she was finally defeated by the hero Perseus. Measuring 15.5 cm in height, 10 cm in width and 10 cm in depth, this small nude figurine 'The Temptation of Medusa' is an artful interpretation of this legendary figure. Sensual and self-assured, Medusa reclines as she fearlessly reaches her hands towards the snakes upon her head. This extraordinary Medusa figurine is crafted from carefully hand-painted polyresin and becomes a striking eye-catcher wherever it is placed.

The Gorgon as a Symbol of Female Strength

In ancient mythology, Medusa is one of the three Gorgons – alongside her immortal sisters Stheno and Euryale, she is the only mortal one. While she was portrayed as a monster for centuries, the reading has shifted in modern art: today the Gorgon often stands as a symbol of female strength, self-determination and an unflinching gaze. The collectible figurine takes up exactly this turn and becomes a mythological sculpture that appeals to lovers of ancient legendary figures as well as collectors of artful nude figurines – an expressive gift for mythology fans and art lovers.