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Acis and Galatea (oil on canvas)
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Acis and Galatea (oil on canvas)
617258 Acis and Galatea (oil on canvas) by Troy, Jean Francois de (1679-1752); 130.8x114.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright
Media ID 23012038
© Christie's Images / Bridgeman Images
Cyclops Drapery Galatea Gesture Jealous Jealousy Metamorphoses Nereid Nymph Ominous Ovid Pointing Polyphemus Rocks Rococo Threat Threatening Villain Acis Fear Lovers Monster
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This print of "Acis and Galatea" by Jean Francois de Troy transports viewers into a world of ominous mythology and dramatic metamorphoses. The oil on canvas artwork, measuring 130.8x114.3 cm, showcases the intense emotions that swirl between the two main characters. In this scene, we witness a distraught Galatea draped in flowing fabric as she stands near a serene river. Her nymph-like presence is juxtaposed against the looming threat of Polyphemus, the jealous cyclops who points menacingly towards her lover Acis. The male figure cowers in fear, his gesture reflecting the imminent danger he faces from this mythological monster. The painting's classical rococo style adds an air of elegance to this tumultuous tale, while its coastal setting emphasizes the vulnerability of these lovers amidst towering rocks and crashing waves. With every brushstroke expertly crafted by Troy, we are reminded of Ovid's timeless myth where love becomes entangled with jealousy and ultimately leads to tragedy. Bridgeman Images has beautifully captured this masterpiece through their lens, allowing us to appreciate every intricate detail without commercial intentions. As we gaze upon this print from Fine Art Finder, our imagination takes flight along the shoreline as we delve into the depths of maritime mythology and immerse ourselves in this narrative.
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