ECL-Bn.15:118-2013
Parts
Object number
ECL-Bn.15:118-2013
Object type
Identification
Title
Polyphemus and Galatea
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Description
Content (description)
On right nude Polyphemus sits on a mound with his right foot drawn up on a rock, resting on a staff and holding Pan pipes in his left hand by his side. Far right is a tree trunk. On left Galatea with flying drapes, holding a shell aloft, is drawn through waves on a shell by two dolphins to left. She turns to look at Polyphemus. A putto flies overhead from centre to left with a drawn bow.
Content (object)
relief
Content (note)
after a relief?
Dimensions
height (actual size): 106mm
width (actual size): 168mm
width (actual size): 168mm
Materials & techniques note
copper engraving on paper
Production
Person
Unknown (Engraver)