Venus or Galatea Supported by Dolphins
1592
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1592
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The painting shows a woman, possibly Venus or Galatea, supported by dolphins. She's floating on water, surrounded by sea creatures. The details in this work are interesting because the artist used a lot of lines to create texture and depth. The use of lines creates a sense of movement in the water. This suggests the artist was experimenting with ways to show energy in a still image. You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of artist: Carracci, Agostino.
