The Medusa Gladiator Graphic Shirt is an original, hand-pulled screen print from our Fine Art Studio Works collection. Printed with durable, heat-cured inks on a soft Next Level 6210 cotton-poly crewneck, this Gladiator Art Tee reimagines the ancient Greco-Roman Gorgoneion protective emblem as wearable studio art.
The Mythological Story Behind the Medusa Design In ancient Greco-Roman mythology, Medusa was far more than a monster of legend; her image—known as the Gorgoneion—was carved into shields, breastplates, and fortress walls as a powerful apotropaic symbol meant to ward off evil and protect the bearer in battle. This original illustration honors that classical tradition, blending ancient warrior history with modern streetwear aesthetics through hand-pulled studio craftsmanship.
Gladiator Art Tee Specifications & Print Quality
Collection: Fine Art Studio Works
Blanks Model: Next Level 6210 Unisex CVC Crewneck T-Shirt
Fabric Composition: 4.3 oz./yd² (US), 60% combed ring-spun cotton / 40% polyester jersey
Print Method: Traditional hand-pulled silkscreen print — never mass-produced digital DTG
Ink & Cure: High-opacity, heat-cured studio inks for crack-free durability
Available Sizes: XS through 4XL
Origin: Designed and hand-printed in-house in Rochester, New York
Size & Fit Chart
| Size | Chest Width (Laid Flat) | Body Length |
| XS | 17 1/2" | 27" |
| S | 19" | 28" |
| M | 20.5" (20 1/2") | 29" |
| L | 22" | 30" |
| XL | 24" | 31" |
| 2XL | 26" | 32" |
| 3XL | 28" | 33" |
| 4XL | 30" | 34" |
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Medusa Gladiator Graphic Shirt fit? This Gladiator Graphic Shirt is printed on a pre-shrunk Next Level 6210 CVC blank, featuring a modern, slightly fitted retail cut with 1/2-inch manufacturing tolerances. Order your standard size for a tailored athletic fit, or size up one size for a looser, relaxed streetwear drape.
How is this Gladiator Art Tee printed and cured? Every Gladiator Art Tee is manually screen printed by hand in our Fine Art Studio Works facility rather than printed by automated inkjet machines. Each print is heat-cured so the pigment bonds permanently to the combed cotton-poly fibers without fading, cracking, or peeling.
How should I wash and care for a hand-pulled screen printed shirt? Turn your Gladiator Graphic Shirt inside out before washing and machine wash cold on a gentle cycle with mild detergent. Tumble dry on low heat or hang dry to protect the hand-pulled screen print and keep the 60/40 cotton-poly fabric soft.
