3614042 Perseus and Andromeda in landscape, from the imperial villa at Boscotrecase (fresco) by Roman, (1st century BC); 159.4 high cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: From the villa of Agrippa Postumus at Boscotrecase, the Mythological Room In Greek mythology, Perseus, son of the mortal Dana禱 and the god Zeus, saved Andromeda from the sea monster Cetus. He is about to rescue her from the gigantic open jaws and frightful teeth as she stands with outstretched arms, one hand apparently chained to the crags. Perseus flies in with his lyre and winged shoes and is greeted by Andromeda\'s grateful father. ); out of copyright.