Polyhemus, Playing The Panpipes For Galatea (1783) — Giovanni Battista Cipriani
Polyhemus, Playing The Panpipes For Galatea (1783) is an artwork by Giovanni Battista Cipriani. Here is the subject context recorded in our catalogue, followed by a guide to choosing a print for your home.
The artwork at a glance
- Title
- Polyhemus, Playing The Panpipes For Galatea (1783)
- Artist
- Giovanni Battista Cipriani (Italian, 1727-1785)
- Subject collection
- Love & goddesses
The mythology behind the named subject
These names can refer to distinct myths. Pygmalion’s beloved statue is brought to life by Aphrodite; Galatea is also the name of a sea nymph connected with Acis and Polyphemus. The exact narrative depends on the artwork’s title and source record.
This is mythology context for the subject named in the title. The identification of every figure, symbol, or episode in this particular artwork has not been verified.
Living with Polyhemus, Playing The Panpipes For Galatea (1783)
The portrait composition offers a vertical focal point. Consider a quieter wall beside a reading chair, or a space between windows where the artwork has room around its edges.
On the artwork page, compare three room settings, then choose an unframed poster, wooden framed poster, rolled canvas, or stretched canvas. Sizes are listed in centimetres and inches. The final crop depends on your chosen proportions, so check the preview before ordering.
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