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Ewer with Triumph of Galatea
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Upon discovering the sea nymph Galatea's infidelity, her betrothed, the Cyclops Polyphemus, pulverizes her lover Acis with a rock. In grief, Galatea turns his blood into a river and Acis becomes god of that river, which bears his name. Here Galatea escorts a swarm of sea creatures in celebration of Acis's apotheosis.
| Artist / Maker | Massimiliano Soldani |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1700 |
| Culture / Origin | Italy, Florence |
| Medium | bronze |
| Dimensions | Overall: 81.5 x 35.5 x 26.5 cm (32 1/16 x 14 x 10 7/16 in.); Base: 8.9 x 25.9 x 26.5 cm (3 1/2 x 10 3/16 x 10 7/16 in.) |
| Department | European Painting and Sculpture |
| Type | Sculpture |
About the Artist
Massimiliano Soldani (Italian, 1656–1740) Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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