PERSEUS AND HIS LOVER belongs to the serie MYTHIC LOVE Those who know the story will remember that Perseus rescued his lover from the Kraken, a sea monster. In this painting, the two lovers appear to be in a cave and the sea is not depicted. Still, Perseus tries to fight the sea monster, who is seen covered in metal armor or sea scales. His eyes are locked with the Kraken's, and his lover is naked to one side. But it is not only a love story, but it tells a story of the heroic triumph of good over evil.