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TITLE: “La Medusa Rifatta”
Original painting made on board and framed with a golden frame ready to hang, 26×26 inches (66×66 cm), A. Siviglia 2026
A modern painting depicting the head of Medusa with her iconic serpent-like hair against a deep red background.
This work by Alessandro Siviglia, created in acrylic on wood and enhanced by an ornate gold frame, offers a contemporary reinterpretation of one of Greek mythology’s most misunderstood figures.
Medusa’s story is, at its core, a tale of injustice. Long before she was transformed into a creature with a petrifying gaze, she was a young woman of extraordinary beauty—full lips, a proud and sensual expression—just as she is portrayed here. Her metamorphosis was not the result of wrongdoing, but the consequence of Athena’s jealousy, which condemned her to a cruel and undeserved fate.
Despite its modest dimensions, the painting delivers a powerful visual impact. The vibrant green of the serpents set against the deep red background generates an immediate and compelling tension, while the gold frame with its leafy ornaments creates a refined dialogue between the modernity of the artwork and the ancient myth that inspires it.
This piece is ideal for adding character to small spaces, such as a home entrance or a compact office. It resonates with lovers of classical mythology as well as those drawn to the dramatic and unjust stories of women whom history has turned into enduring symbols.
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