Polifemo e Palemonio Argonauti condotti da Cerere
1634
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1634
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Polifemo e Palemonio Argonauti condotti da Cerere is a 1634 ink by Balthasar Moncornet, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This scene shows a rocky island with a giant half-buried figure on the right. Two men stand on a cliff holding flags, labeled "Polifemo" and "Palemonio." A ship sails nearby, packed with people. The giant looks angry, while the men seem ready for battle. The giant’s name is Cerere, leading these two men—likely heroes—through the story. The artist used sharp lines to show action and drama. Try looking up etching to see how this print was made.
