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

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This portion (1511–12) shows Galatea, the sea nymph of Greek myth, riding a dolphin-drawn shell chariot. Around her, tritons and nereids embody the vibrant energy of the sea. Raphael’s design celebrates Galatea’s beauty and grace, while capturing the joyful movement of the marine procession.