Original 11x14 watersoluble charcoal on arches hot press paper. A part of the Loretober series noting lore from around the world. The Gorgon is originally a Greek lore who was one of 3 sisters born with snakes for hair. However a later Roman version created the better known"Medusa." She a rare beauty was taken by Neptune who forced himself on her in Minerva's temple. Minerva in her anger transformed Medusa into the monster who's snake covered head turns everyone to stone with a single look.