Triumph of Galatea (detail)
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Triumph of Galatea (detail)Workshop of Raphael

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Painted by Raphael’s workshop (1511–12), this fragment depicts the sea nymph Galatea triumphantly riding a shell chariot, drawn by dolphins and surrounded by marine gods. Inspired by classical mythology, the scene celebrates ideal beauty, love, and movement, blending Renaissance harmony with dynamic mythological fantasy.