Ganymede Feeding the Eagle
1822
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1822
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Ganymede Feeding the Eagle is a 1822 oil by Richard Evans, a british_romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a boy feeding an eagle with a few berries. The eagle’s feathers gleam in soft light, and the boy looks calm, not scared. It’s based on an old Greek myth where Zeus turns into an eagle to take the boy to the gods. The artist spent years in Rome copying ancient wall paintings. He later used this sketch to plan a fresco—fresco is paint on wet plaster. The colors feel warm and earthy, like old marble. This work feels quiet compared to Romantic drama. Look for the boy’s gentle pose and the eagle’s sharp beak next.
