Perseus TriumphantThe statue shows the triumphant Perseus holding the severed head of the Medusa; one of the three Gorgons. The hero is shown with the winged cap; the sandals of Mercury and the sword which had been given to him in order to complete this task. This statue was carved by Antonio Canova (1757-1822) in the space of a few months between the end of the year 1800 and the beginning of 1801.inv. 969MarbleVatican Museums (Pio Clementino Museum - Octagonal Courtyard)