Perseus and Andromeda

"Perseus and Andromeda" is a captivating mythological painting by Titian, created between 1554 and 1556, now housed in the Wallace Collection in London. This canvas was part of a series called "poesie," commissioned for King Philip II of Spain, drawing inspiration from Book IV of Ovid's Metamorphoses. It features the heroic myth of Perseus rescuing Andromeda, exemplifying the Mannerism (late renaissance) style with elongated figures and dramatic composition. Painted in oil pigments, the piece highlights Titian’s mastery of color and sensual female nudes within a narrative rich in symbolism.