Because the Farnese family commissioned him to.
painting by Raphael Sanzio, its a apotesis of Galtea sourrounded by nymphs, mermans and cupids.
The Madonna was a wedding gift from Raphael to his friend Lorenzo Nasi.
'The School of Athens', 1509-1511 is a fresco painted by Raphael. It is in Vatican Palace, Rome.
It means lost in love
Mona the Virgin Nymph was created in 1970.
Galatea - Raphael - was created in 1512.
I do not think there is a Raphael painting called just 'The Triumph'. In the Villa Farnesina, Rome, Italy, however, Raphael painted a mural in 1511 called The Triumph of Galatea. Is that of any interest?
Chigi, a wealthy Banker.
Think it is Acis and Galatea
No wife. Polyphemus wanted Galatea, a nymph, but she eluded him.
Galatea was loved by the river-spirit Acis whom she loved in return. But the Cyclops Polyphemus also loved her and killed Acis in a jealous rage.
painting by Raphael Sanzio, its a apotesis of Galtea sourrounded by nymphs, mermans and cupids.
Maria Teresa Graziosi has written: 'Polifemo e Galatea' -- subject(s): Galatea, sea nymph (Greek deity) in literature, Polyphemus (Greek mythology) in literature
1515
In Florence.
About 100.
Oil paint on canvas.