Triumph of Galatea
1750
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1750
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This print shows a dramatic scene with a muscular woman riding a seashell, surrounded by winged babies and other figures. The woman holds a spear and looks fierce, while the babies above her fly with bows and arrows. Below, a cherub lies on the ground, and other figures seem to be pulling or pushing her shell. The title *Triumph of Galatea* hints this might be a mythological story—Galatea was a sea goddess in ancient tales. The mix of movement and stillness in the figures creates a sense of action. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see this print in person.
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