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Painting Depicting 'the Triumph Of Galatea' By Placido Costanzi
Oil on canvas, 108 × 88 cm
Date: circa 1722 – 1727
An elegant and refined testimony to Placido Costanzi's early artistic maturity, the Triumph of Galatea fits perfectly into the late Roman Baroque style, with accents already projected toward a softer and more luminous sensibility of Rococo inspiration.
The oval-shaped composition, embellished with a finely carved and gilded contemporary frame, depicts the sea nymph Galatea reclining on a chariot drawn by sea creatures, surrounded by a lively procession of cherubs and mythological figures. The fluid movement of the figures, the atmospheric rendering of the sky, and the delicate complexion of the protagonist reveal the artist's expert hand, capable of combining dynamism and grace with great compositional balance.
The treatment of light is particularly remarkable, caressing the bodies and defining the volumes with soft tonal transitions, helping to create an effect of depth and harmony. The palette, dominated by warm, iridescent hues, enhances the festive and idealized nature of the scene.
A work of remarkable pictorial and decorative quality, the painting represents a refined example of early 18th-century Roman mythological production, ideal for enriching collections of ancient art or prestigious settings.
Period: 18th century;
Provenance: Placido Costanzi (Rome, 1702 – 1759);
Dimensions: 108 x 88 cm;
Condition: Excellent;
Document: Certificate of authenticity;
Support: We are at your disposal for further clarifications, information, and images;
Shipping: Available throughout Italy, Europe, and the rest of the world. Affordable prices, maximum security, and complete traceability. (To be arranged privately).
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Date: circa 1722 – 1727
An elegant and refined testimony to Placido Costanzi's early artistic maturity, the Triumph of Galatea fits perfectly into the late Roman Baroque style, with accents already projected toward a softer and more luminous sensibility of Rococo inspiration.
The oval-shaped composition, embellished with a finely carved and gilded contemporary frame, depicts the sea nymph Galatea reclining on a chariot drawn by sea creatures, surrounded by a lively procession of cherubs and mythological figures. The fluid movement of the figures, the atmospheric rendering of the sky, and the delicate complexion of the protagonist reveal the artist's expert hand, capable of combining dynamism and grace with great compositional balance.
The treatment of light is particularly remarkable, caressing the bodies and defining the volumes with soft tonal transitions, helping to create an effect of depth and harmony. The palette, dominated by warm, iridescent hues, enhances the festive and idealized nature of the scene.
A work of remarkable pictorial and decorative quality, the painting represents a refined example of early 18th-century Roman mythological production, ideal for enriching collections of ancient art or prestigious settings.
Period: 18th century;
Provenance: Placido Costanzi (Rome, 1702 – 1759);
Dimensions: 108 x 88 cm;
Condition: Excellent;
Document: Certificate of authenticity;
Support: We are at your disposal for further clarifications, information, and images;
Shipping: Available throughout Italy, Europe, and the rest of the world. Affordable prices, maximum security, and complete traceability. (To be arranged privately).
Have a good day!
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