Galatea

Artist: Raphael
Artwork: Galatea
Description: The work shows Galatea, a sea nymph, standing in a niche. She is depicted as a young woman with long, flowing hair and a sensual expression on her face. She is wearing a diaphanous gown that clings to her body, revealing her curves. In her right hand, she holds a shell, and with her left hand, she embraces a ram. The ram is a symbol of the constellation Aries, which is associated with the spring season. The painting is a masterpiece of the High Renaissance period, and it is considered one of Raphael’s most beautiful works.
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