Perseus Slaying Medusa after 1690

Editor: Here we have Giovanni Battista Foggini's bronze sculpture, "Perseus Slaying Medusa." There isn't a date for it, but it certainly captures a dramatic moment! What really strikes me is the almost theatrical pose of Perseus. What’s your take on it? Curator: Indeed! It's pure Baroque drama, wouldn't you say? Foggini captures Perseus not just in victory, but in a dance of triumph. The bronze itself seems to breathe, doesn't it? Look at how light catches the folds of drapery and the sheen on his shield! This isn't just about slaying a monster; it's about spectacle. Editor: That's a great point! It's like he's performing for an audience. I hadn't thought of it that way. Curator: Well, art is a show, darling! Sometimes a bit bloody, sometimes sublime, but always a spectacle! Editor: Definitely something to ponder, thank you!