Triumph of Galatea, oil painting on canvas, second half of the 18th century

Name: Triumph of Galatea, oil painting on canvas, second half of the 18th century
SKU: 2102-1683293958-62886
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Oil painting on canvas from the second half of the 18th century depicting the Triumph of Galatea. Characterized by pastel colors, of good luminosity. The work unfolds horizontally, Galatea is depicted lying on a pair of dolphins, next to a graceful Nereid; cupids play with her while holding out a red mantle inflated by the wind. The myth has it that Galatea was in love with Acis, a handsome young man, and that the Cyclops Polyphemus, envious of the young man and in turn in love with the nymph, after trying to lure her in vain with the sound of his flute killed Acis by hurling a large rock at him; Acis' blood was then transformed into a spring and he himself into a river god. The painting has undergone conservation restoration, frame replacement, color restoration in some spots and has been restretched (see photo); three patches have also been put on the back (see photo).

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