The Triumph of Galatea
1520
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1520
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This print shows a wild scene with naked people in the water. Some are riding sea creatures, others are holding bows and arrows. The waves look rough, and the sky is dark with clouds. The figures are all tangled up in the action. The artist used a dark metal technique to make the lines stand out. It’s not paint—it’s called niello, and it gives the whole thing a strange, shiny look. Look up Peregrino da Cesena next to see more of his work.
