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Galatea escaping Polyphemus; he is seated on a rock holding a staff and pipes and looking towards Galatea at right riding a shell pulled by two dolphins, Cupid flying above

Anonymous, Italian, 16th to early 17th century Italian
After Marco Dente Italian

ca. 1515–1600

Not on view

Copy of a print by Marco Dente, see 26.50.1(133).

Galatea escaping Polyphemus; he is seated on a rock holding a staff and pipes and looking towards Galatea at right riding a shell pulled by two dolphins, Cupid flying above, Anonymous, Italian, 16th to early 17th century, Engraving — Due to rights restrictions, this image cannot be enlarged, viewed at full screen, or downloaded.

Title: Galatea escaping Polyphemus; he is seated on a rock holding a staff and pipes and looking towards Galatea at right riding a shell pulled by two dolphins, Cupid flying above

Series/Portfolio: Ancient Bas-Reliefs

Artist: Anonymous, Italian, 16th to early 17th century

Artist: After Marco Dente (Italian, Ravenna, active by 1515–died 1527 Rome)

Date: ca. 1515–1600

Medium: Engraving

Dimensions: Sheet (Trimmed): 4 1/4 × 6 11/16 in. (10.8 × 17 cm)

Classification: Prints

Credit Line: The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1959

Accession Number: 59.570.296

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