The Cyclops (Le Cyclope in French) is a painting by Odilon Redon that depicts the myth of the love of Polyphemus for the naiad Galatea. It was painted in oils on board, then mounted on wood, and is now in the Kröller-Müller Museum in the Netherlands. [1] The painting has been variously dated between 1898 and 1914.

The eye In this painting, the Cyclops Polyphemus spies on the sleeping Nereid Galathea from behind a tall mountain. The one-eyed giant’s love remains unrequited, as Galathea prefers the river god...

In this painting, the Cyclops Polyphemus spies on the sleeping Nereid Galathea from behind a tall mountain. The one-eyed giant’s love remains unrequited, as Galathea prefers the river god Acis....

It belongs to the most famous paintings of symbolism: the Cyclops by Redon, created around 1914. The viewer's gaze is immediately drawn to the one-eyed creature, which looks out from behind a mountain. This motif goes back to the Metamorphoses of Ovid. The giant is called Polyphemus; the nymph who has caught his attention is Galatea.

2024年10月19日 · Ancient Greek vase paintings often featured scenes with Cyclopes, particularly the story of Polyphemus. These artworks depict Odysseus and his men blinding the giant, capturing the dramatic tension of the narrative. The vibrancy and detail in these images reveal the skill of the artists and the importance of storytelling in Greek culture.

The eye In this painting, the Cyclops Polyphemus spies on the sleeping Nereid Galathea from behind a tall mountain. The one-eyed giant’s love remains unrequited, as Galathea prefers the river...

2020年12月6日 · The Cyclops is a painting by Odilon Redon depicting a myth starring an "unlucky naiad Galatea, loved by Polyphemus, the most famous Cyclops." Like most Cyclops in mythology, Polyphemus was villainized as a wild creature that hunted its victims and then consumed them.

2024年6月10日 · Odilon Redon’s The Cyclops is a captivating painting that reflects the rich interplay of mythology and symbolism. Created around the turn of the 20th century, this artwork portrays Polyphemus, the one-eyed giant from Greek …

In this painting, the Cyclops Polyphemus spies on the sleeping Nereid Galathea from behind a tall mountain. The one-eyed giant’s love remains unrequited, as Galathea prefers the river god Acis. The unnaturally large eye is the most conspicuous part of the painting.

The Cyclops (Le Cyclope in French) is a painting by Odilon Redon that depicts the myth of the love of Polyphemus for the naiad Galatea. It was painted in oils on board, then mounted on wood, and is now in the Kröller-Müller Museum in the Netherlands.