Artwork
Triumph of Galatea
Triumph of Galatea is a print by Auguste Jean Baptiste Marie Blanchard. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
The Triumph of Galatea is a print created by Auguste Jean Baptiste Marie Blanchard in 1850, based on a composition by Domenichino.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts Galatea, a sea goddess from ancient mythology, riding a seashell chariot drawn by sea creatures, surrounded by winged figures and cherubs holding a canopy, set against a turbulent ocean backdrop.
Technique & Style
The scene is rendered in a detailed print on paper, capturing the dynamic movement of the sea and figures.
History & Provenance
The print is one of many reproductions of Domenichino's composition, created by Blanchard for wider dissemination.
Artist & collection
Artist
Auguste Jean Baptiste Marie Blanchard
Auguste Blanchard made prints of grand scenes from ancient myths. In *Triumph of Galatea*, drawn from a story about a sea nymph swept ashore, he carved delicate lines that let the light dance on water and drapery. Other…
