# Bellerophon on Pegasus \(detail\)

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## Artwork

- Artist: [TIEPOLO, Giovanni Battista](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/tiepolo-giovanni-battista-r26181c3d601c68>)
- Date: 1701-1750
- Technique: Fresco

## Commentary

In contrast to the turbulent figural grouping of Bellerophon on Pegasus, the portrayal of Glory next to the pyramid, accompanied by several putti, represents an oasis of peace in the overall composition, in keeping with her thematic meaning of timeless Eternity.

## Related artworks

- [A Seated Man and a Girl with a Pitcher](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/tiepolo-giovanni-battista-r26181c3d601c68/a-seated-man-and-a-girl-with-a-pitcher-r1673383b662ef2>)
- [Abraham and the Three Angels](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/tiepolo-giovanni-battista-r26181c3d601c68/abraham-and-the-three-angels-rf013a155788725>)
- [Abraham Praying before the Three Angels](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/tiepolo-giovanni-battista-r26181c3d601c68/abraham-praying-before-the-three-angels-r91c1059ae15139>)
- [Adoration of the Magi](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/tiepolo-giovanni-battista-r26181c3d601c68/adoration-of-the-magi-r0de8caf1daed56>)
- [Aeneas Introducing Cupid Dressed as Ascanius to Dido \(detail\)](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/tiepolo-giovanni-battista-r26181c3d601c68/aeneas-introducing-cupid-dressed-as-ascanius-to-dido-detail-r458bf7d4ebd54f>)
- [Aeneas Introducing Cupid Dressed as Ascanius to Dido \(detail\)](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/tiepolo-giovanni-battista-r26181c3d601c68/aeneas-introducing-cupid-dressed-as-ascanius-to-dido-detail-ra31c855e6dabd8>)
- [Aeneas Introducing Cupid Dressed as Ascanius to Dido](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/tiepolo-giovanni-battista-r26181c3d601c68/aeneas-introducing-cupid-dressed-as-ascanius-to-dido-r23a11e7c2e1a5f>)
- [Aeneas Introducing Cupid Dressed as Ascanius to Dido](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/tiepolo-giovanni-battista-r26181c3d601c68/aeneas-introducing-cupid-dressed-as-ascanius-to-dido-r40ce4502ad7125>)
- [Allegory of Merit Accompanied by Nobility and Virtue \(detail\)](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/tiepolo-giovanni-battista-r26181c3d601c68/allegory-of-merit-accompanied-by-nobility-and-virtue-detail-r631773e922582c>)
- [Allegory of Merit Accompanied by Nobility and Virtue \(detail\)](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/tiepolo-giovanni-battista-r26181c3d601c68/allegory-of-merit-accompanied-by-nobility-and-virtue-detail-r874215a2e32fc4>)
- [Allegory of Merit Accompanied by Nobility and Virtue](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/tiepolo-giovanni-battista-r26181c3d601c68/allegory-of-merit-accompanied-by-nobility-and-virtue-rcbb8b389ad5cd5>)
- [Allegory of Merit Accompanied by Nobility and Virtue](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/tiepolo-giovanni-battista-r26181c3d601c68/allegory-of-merit-accompanied-by-nobility-and-virtue-rda3598bb66560f>)

## Attribution

[Web Gallery of Art](<https://beta.wga.hu/pages/about>)