Who created "The Triumph of Cybele"?

The Triumph of Cybele was created by Luca Giordano in ca. 1697.

When was "The Triumph of Cybele" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1697.

What medium is "The Triumph of Cybele"?

The Triumph of Cybele is Brush and brown wash over black chalk.

Is "The Triumph of Cybele" in the public domain?

Yes, The Triumph of Cybele is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

The Triumph of Cybele

Luca Giordano

ca. 1697

Medium

Brush and brown wash over black chalk

Dimensions

14-3/4 x 20-7/8 in. (37.5 x 53.0 cm)

Classification

Drawings

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Rogers Fund, 1963

Accession Number

63.76.4

Tags

Human FiguresAnimalsBattlesShields

Art Historical Context

In the electrifying world of Baroque art, Luca Giordano's *The Triumph of Cybele* (ca. 1697) captures the mythological grandeur of the ancient Phrygian goddess of nature and fertility. Rendered in brush and brown wash over black chalk, this dynamic drawing depicts Cybele's victorious procession, likely featuring her iconic lion-drawn chariot amid swirling human figures, fierce animals, battling warriors, and ornate shields. Giordano, the prolific Neapolitan master known as "Luca Fa Presto" for his lightning-fast execution, infuses the scene with dramatic movement and theatrical energy, hallmar...

About the Artist

Luca Giordano · 1634–1705

Luca Giordano (1634–1705) was an Italian painter of the late Baroque period who was one of the most prolific and versatile artists of the seventeenth century, earning the nickname "Luca fa presto" ("Luca works fast") for his extraordinary speed of execution. Born in Naples, he studied under José de Ribera and traveled extensively in Italy, absorbing influences from the Venetian colorists, Pietro d...

The Triumph of Cybele

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