Caravaggio Medusa Murtola Poster 1597 Wall Art Painting

Medusa Murtola Poster — the first version of Caravaggio's famous Medusa, a round painted shield showing the gorgon's head at the moment of her death.

Medusa Murtola Poster by Caravaggio — Authentic Medusa Murtola Art Print for Modern and Traditional Interiors

Snakes coil from her hair and her mouth opens in a scream as blood spills from her neck, painted with startling realism on a convex surface. Slightly smaller than the Florence version, it shows Caravaggio first working out one of his most famous images. This Medusa Murtola art print makes a dramatic, conversation-starting piece for living rooms, studies and hallways.

Medusa Murtola Poster — Why This Medusa Murtola Art Print Stands Out

We print each Medusa Murtola art print only when you order it, using fade-resistant pigment inks on museum-grade matte paper that shows fine detail without reflections. Your print is inspected, rolled with care and sent in a sturdy mailing tube to protect it in transit. The Digital Download option gives you a high-resolution file to print at home or at a local print shop.

Materials and Quality — Medusa Murtola Poster Print Specifications

• Paper: 200 GSM museum-grade archival matte paper
• Inks: Fade-resistant pigment inks — 100+ year colour stability
• Finish: Smooth low-glare matte
• Digital Download: 300 DPI high-resolution file
• Packaging: Rolled in a rigid protective mailing tube

Medusa Murtola Poster Size Guide — 8 Options for Every Wall

Eight options make it easy to find the right Medusa Murtola Poster for your wall. Go with 9x11 or 11x14 inches for compact walls and desks, 12x18 or 16x20 inches for everyday rooms, and 18x24, 20x30 or 24x36 inches for a bold centrepiece above furniture. The Digital Download lets you print any size you like. Every physical size fits standard off-the-shelf frames. Frame not included.

Medusa Murtola Poster — Ideal Rooms and Interior Styles

The Medusa Murtola Poster adds colour and storytelling to living rooms, bedrooms, dining areas and reading nooks. An ornate gold frame highlights its classical character, while a natural oak frame keeps it light and relaxed. Hang it with other mythological or allegorical prints for a gallery wall that sparks conversation.

About Caravaggio and Medusa Murtola (1597)

Caravaggio (1571–1610) painted this first version of Medusa around 1596–1597. It takes its name from the poet Gaspare Murtola, who wrote verses in praise of Caravaggio's Medusa in the early 1600s. Scientific study in recent decades, which revealed a sketched design beneath the paint, has led many experts to accept it as the artist's first version. It measures about 48 cm in diameter and is in a private collection.