“The Escape of Perseus,” created by Edward Burne-Jones between 1875 and 1888, is a mythological painting rendered in oil on canvas. This piece is part of “The Perseus Cycle” and belongs to the Symbolism art movement. It is housed at the Southampton City Art Gallery in Southampton, UK.
The artwork vividly portrays the mythological figure Perseus amidst a dynamic and dramatic escape. The composition is filled with intense movement and emotion, with figures depicted in powerful postures and flight. The use of stark contrasts and muted tones emphasizes the dramatic tension of the scene. Central to the artwork is the figure of Perseus, who, along with other figures, is rendered with a palpable sense of urgency and energy. The anatomical precision and flowing forms are characteristic of Burne-Jones’s style, inviting viewers into the mythological narrative with a profound sense of immediacy and immersion.
