Polyphemus Attacking Acis and Galatea
Annibale Carracci (1560 – 1609)
Eclectic blend of Florentine linear draftsmanship and Venetian color/atmospheric effects; revival of High Renaissance ideals.
About this artwork
- Title: Polyphemus Attacking Acis and Galatea
- Artist: Annibale Carracci
- Year: 1605
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Movement: Baroque
- Medium: Fresco
- Creative period: Mature Period
- Color palette: Earthy
- Main color: Rosy Brown
Quick Facts
- Movement: Baroque
- Medium: Fresco
- Artistic style: Eclectic blend of Florentine and Venetian
- Artist: Annibale Carracci
- Title: Polyphemus Attacking Acis and Galatea
- Notable elements or techniques: Action, tension, naturalism