Triomf van Galatea met tritons en nereïden en putti 1515 - 1527

Marco Dente created "Triumph of Galatea" around 1515-1527, a print now housed in the Rijksmuseum. The composition is divided into two distinct registers. The upper portion shows figures set among the clouds, while the lower portion of the work is dominated by a cluster of figures in what appears to be an aquatic setting. The artist uses hatching and cross-hatching to modulate the tones and describe the forms. The image depicts a scene of mythological characters, with Galatea, a sea nymph, at the center of the composition. The artist’s use of line and form creates a sense of dynamism, with figures intertwining and overlapping to create a densely populated scene. The artist shows a classical subject with a focus on human form, and a clear understanding of composition. Through its structure and form, the artwork captures and conveys a sense of mythological grandeur, inviting contemplation on themes of beauty and power.