Triomf van Galatea 1675 - 1727

Claude Duflos created this engraving, "Triumph of Galatea," with a height of 367 mm and a width of 457 mm. The composition is a lively arrangement of figures set against a dramatic seascape. Note how Duflos masterfully uses line and shading to create depth and texture, giving a sense of movement and dynamism. The forms of the mythological figures, such as Galatea and the cherubic figures, are rendered with a refined grace, characteristic of the period. Consider the semiotic system at play here. The depiction of Galatea amidst a flurry of mythological figures evokes the cultural codes of classical mythology and the opulence of Baroque aesthetics. The artist presents a constructed visual language that conveys notions of beauty, triumph, and divine narrative.