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

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In this detail (1511–12), Galatea, the Nereid of Greek myth, sails across the sea as cupids shoot arrows, symbolizing love’s dominion over mortals and gods. Pursued by Polyphemus, Galatea embodies divine beauty and grace. Raphael’s dynamic composition fuses classical mythology with Renaissance ideals of harmony and movement.