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.
The composition of "Galatea" by Sandro Botticelli recalls elements from his earlier works, particularly "The Birth of Venus" and "Primavera." Both paintings share a similar ethereal quality and the use of flowing lines and graceful figures. The emphasis on beauty and the natural world in "Galatea" resonates with the themes present in these earlier masterpieces. Additionally, the arrangement of figures in "Galatea" mirrors the dynamic poses and interactions found in "Primavera."
It means lost in love
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.
The Madonna was a wedding gift from Raphael to his friend Lorenzo Nasi.