Galatea (?) 1504 - 1514

This painting, "Galatea (?)" by Pinturicchio, depicts a woman riding a horse in the water, while a winged cupid rides a sea monster behind her. The painting is believed to date from 1504-1514, a period when Pinturicchio's work was influenced by the Renaissance ideals of classical beauty and mythology. The work demonstrates the artist's masterful use of color and composition. The image likely represents the story of Galatea, a sea nymph from Greek mythology, making this work a great example of 16th century Italian Renaissance painting and mythological subject matter.