Face of Medusa – Central Italy, 19th century

Large quartzite sculpture depicting the gorgon Medusa, dating back to the 19th century and of Central Italian origin.
Work crafted with great skill, starting from a rare material, as it is not common to find such a large single block of quartz agglomerate.
On a stylistic level, there is considerable inspiration from similar models created by Antonio Canova's workshop.
The expression and features are more feminine and less monstrous, the snakes on the hair are very intricate and intertwine with the hair.
Another interesting detail of comparison is made up of the small wings that emerge from the sides of the head.
This justifies the Neoclassical dating (19th century), together with the tendency of the time to recover classical art and styles.