The Head of Medusa

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Painting by Caravaggio showing the severed head of Medusa with a shocked expression, snakes for hair, and blood dripping from the neck, mounted on a round wooden shield.

The Head of Medusa: References & Edit History

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William Davies

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Patricia Bauer

Article History

Type	Description	Contributor	Date
	Article revised.	Patricia Bauer	Jul 25, 2025
	New article added.	Patricia Bauer William Davies	Jul 18, 2025