Who created "Galatea (?)"?

Galatea (?) was created by Pinturicchio in ca. 1509.

When was "Galatea (?)" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1509.

What medium is "Galatea (?)"?

Galatea (?) is Fresco, transferred to canvas and attached to wood panels.

Is "Galatea (?)" in the public domain?

Yes, Galatea (?) is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Galatea (?)

Pinturicchio

ca. 1509

Medium

Fresco, transferred to canvas and attached to wood panels

Dimensions

Overall: 24 7/8 × 39 3/8 in. (63.2 × 100 cm)

Classification

Paintings-Decorative

Culture

Italian, Umbria

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Rogers Fund, 1914

Accession Number

14.114.13

Tags

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Art Historical Context

Behold *Galatea (?) *, a captivating fresco by the Umbrian Renaissance master Pinturicchio, dating to around 1509. Originally painted on a wall, this work was meticulously transferred to canvas and mounted on wood panels—a rare and labor-intensive technique that preserved its vibrant colors and intricate details for modern viewers. Measuring 24⅞ × 39⅜ inches, it now graces the Metropolitan Museum of Art European Sculpture and Decorative department, acquired through the Rogers Fund in 4. Pinturic, renowned for his luminous fresco cycles in Vatican palaces and Umbrian churches, infused this pie...

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