19th century, Triumph of Galatea

19th century Triumph of Galatea Watercolor on paper, cm 48 x 70 - With frame cm 74 x 95 Galatea, daughter of Nereus and Doris, is one of the 50 sea nymphs, the Nereids. According to Greek mythology, Polyphemus fell in love with her but was not reciprocated. Because of wrath and jealousy, he killed Acis, Galatea's lover, with a boulder. During the Renaissance, the figure and legend of Galatea had a great echo and diffusion among the artists of the time, giving life to a very particular and sought-after iconography: the triumph of the nymph. Galatea is usually depicted on a shell pulled by dolphins, surrounded by a large number of marine mythological figures and cupids with arrows. Among the most famous examples of this iconography is Raphael's fresco at the Villa Farnesina in Rome. It is a fascinating myth, always captivating, in fact taken up several times over the centuries. This watercolor takes up the classic iconography with the nymph, with a fixed and ethereal gaze, in triumph on a shell. The left arm raised forward contributes to the idea of movement of the nymph and all her entourage. The clear, soft and delicate colors increase the sense of classicism and timeless beauty of the nymph and this iconography. The object is in good condition With Ars Antiqua it is possible to defer all amounts up to a maximum of € 7,500 at a ZERO RATE, for a total of 15 INSTALLMENTS. Ex. Tot. € 4,500 = Monthly installment € 300 for 15 months. Ex. Tot. € 3,600 = Monthly installment € 720 for 5 months. For amounts exceeding € 7,500 or for a greater deferral over time (over 15 installments), we can provide a personalized payment. Contact us directly for the best quote. TV LIVE – SUNDAY 19.00 – 23.00 Dig.terr. 126 + 809 SKY - THURSDAY 21.00 - 24.00 Dig.terr. 134 + 809 SKY – Streaming on our website www.arsantiquasrl.com and on our social media Facebook and Youtube All the works offered by Ars Antiqua are sold with a certificate of authenticity in accordance with the law and an accurate in-depth sheet. It is possible to see the works directly at the Milan showroom gallery, in via Pisacane 55 and 57. We personally organize transport and delivery of the works, both for Italy and abroad.