The "Medusa" from 1597–1598 is a painting by the Italian Baroque artist Caravaggio, depicting the mythological Gorgon's decapitated head. Created on a convex shield, it captures the moment of her death with a realistic and intense expression, and surprisingly, includes a self-portrait of Caravaggio's own face as Medusa, a common technique he employed in his work. The painting, a masterpiece of both art and mythology, is housed in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Italy.

Artist: Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio

Year: 1597–1598

 Medium: Oil on canvas, mounted on a wooden shield Dimensions: 

Location: Uffizi Gallery, Florence, Italy