Perseus On Pegasus Hastening To the Rescue of Andromeda

"Perseus On Pegasus Hastening To the Rescue of Andromeda" is an oil mythological painting by Lord Frederic Leighton, completed in 1891 and showcased at the Royal Academy of Arts. The artwork vividly illustrates the Greek myth of Andromeda, with Perseus on Pegasus rushing to her aid. Uniquely, Leighton employed a Academicism-influenced style rooted in Gothic aesthetics. The painting is rendered on canvas and exemplifies his classical approach, blending mythological narrative with a detailed, sculptural technique that highlights the drama and heroism of the myth. It is part of the collection at the Walker Art Gallery, National Museums Liverpool.