Acis and Galatea Discovered by Polyphemus

Manufacture Royale des Gobelins, workshop of Jan Jans II, designed by Charles de la Fosse (1636–1716)Paris, c. 1680–1684, wool, silk

The lovers Acis and Galatea were discovered by the one-eyed Cyclops Polyphemus, who was enamoured with Galatea. He would later kill Acis with a boulder, whereupon the young man was transformed into a river.

  • Artwork typetapestry
  • Object numberBK-1959-59-B
  • Dimensionsheight 316.5 cm x height 319 cm x width 253.3 cm x width 253 cm
  • Physical characteristicswol, zijde