Perseus and MedusaAuguste Rodin

Rodin’s bronze sculpture (1902) depicts Perseus beheading Medusa, symbolizing triumph over adversity. Medusa, often viewed as a defeated threat, is said to resemble Camille Claudel, Rodin’s former partner, reflecting personal turmoil. The work intertwines myth with personal narrative, with Perseus embodying heroism and Medusa representing vanquished danger.