Cybele
- Artist
- Luca Giordano
- Date
- 1689
- Style
- Baroque
- Genre
- Mythological painting
"Cybele" is a striking example of a Mythological painting from the Baroque period, showcasing dynamic movement and dramatic lighting characteristic of the style. The painting, housed in Rome’s Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Antica—which holds the nation’s principal collection of pre-1800 artworks—depicts the ancient goddess Cybele with rich symbolism and vivid detail. The artist masterfully captures the grandeur and emotional intensity typical of Baroque art, making it a compelling representation of mythological themes. The Galleria’s two sites, Palazzo Barberini and Palazzo Corsini, are renowned for their extensive collection of such historic masterpieces.
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