The Triumph of Galatea (detail) 1506
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Villa Farnesina, Rome, Italy
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possibly oil pastel
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oil painting
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portrait reference
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acrylic on canvas
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underpainting
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mythology
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human
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painting painterly
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portrait drawing
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facial portrait
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portrait art
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digital portrait
"The Triumph of Galatea" is a fresco painted by the Italian High Renaissance artist Raphael in 1506. This detail, located in the Villa Farnesina in Rome, Italy, features the sea nymph Galatea, brought to life by the god of the sea, Neptune, and surrounded by sea creatures. The depiction of Galatea's arrival and the depiction of various sea creatures surrounding her showcases Raphael's mastery of color, composition, and figural detail in the High Renaissance style.
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