The Rape of Ganymede
The Rape of Ganymede - Damiano Mazza (active 1573-1590) - The National Gallery
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The Rape of Ganymede - Damiano Mazza (active 1573-1590) - The National Gallery
Date: c1575
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 177.2 x 188.7 cm
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 177.2 x 188.7 cm
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The Rape of Ganymede was painted in about 1575 by Damiano Mazza. Painted as an oil on canvas composition, originally it was octagonal in shape, for it was original painted to fit the ceiling of a rooftop terrace.
The painting, The Rape of Ganymede, show the abduction of the Trojan prince, Ganymede, by the god Zeus. Zeus having transformed himself into an eagle to undertake the deed. Ganymede would become a lover of Zeus, and would also be given the honoured position as cupbearer to the gods. More information about Ganymede can be found here - (website opens in new window) Damiano Mazza |
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Nationality: Paduan, Italian
Art Movement: Italian Renaissance
Painting School: Venetian School
Died:
Nationality: Paduan, Italian
Art Movement: Italian Renaissance
Painting School: Venetian School
