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Oil Painting Ganymede and Zeus Manner of Domenico Zampieri 19th Century
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Oil Painting Ganymede and Zeus Manner of Domenico Zampieri 19th Century

19th century
Sold 15 October 2025 · Rams Head Antiques
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This is a fabulous oil painting dating from the early 19th Century depicting Ganymede and Zeus as an eagle.

According to Greek Mythology Ganymedes (Ganymede) was a handsome Trojan prince who was carried off to heaven by Zeus in the shape of an eagle where he was appointed as cup-bearer of the gods. Ganymedes was also placed amongst the stars as the constellation Aquarius, his ambrosial mixing cup as Crater, and the eagle as Aquila.

Ganymedes was often portrayed as the god of homosexual love and as such appears as a playmate of the love-gods Eros (Love) and Hymenaeus (Marital Love).

The painting is very much in the manner of Domenico Zampieri, Italian (1581 - 1641). It has at some point been fully restored, relined and cleaned and as such it is in excellent condition. It has a deep gilt frame which suits it well and is therefore ready to hang. The picture is of good size; the measurements are 64 cms by 54 cms to include the frame.

UK delivery is £25

Physical Dimensions
Height
64cm (25.20")
Width
54cm (21.26")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Declaration

Rams Head Antiques has dated this 19th Century Oil Painting to the 19th Century.

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SA1170935
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This is a fabulous oil painting dating from the early 19th Century depicting Ganymede and Zeus as an eagle.
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According to Greek Mythology Ganymedes (Ganymede) was a handsome Trojan prince who was carried off to heaven by Zeus in the shape of an eagle where he was appointed as cup-bearer of the gods.
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Ganymedes was also placed amongst the stars as the constellation Aquarius, his ambrosial mixing cup as Crater, and the eagle as Aquila.

fig 1. An antique oil painting depicting a classical scene in a heavily carved and gilded wooden frame.
fig 1. Oil Painting Ganymede and Zeus Manner of Domenico Zampieri 19th Century

Ganymedes was often portrayed as the god of homosexual love and as such appears as a playmate of the love-gods Eros (Love) and Hymenaeus (Marital Love).

The painting is very much in the manner of Domenico Zampieri, Italian (1581 - 1641). It has at some point been fully restored, relined and cleaned and as such it is in excellent condition. It has a deep gilt frame which suits it well and is therefore ready to hang. The picture is of good size; the measurements are 64 cms by 54 cms to include the frame.

UK delivery is £25

Height
64cm (25.20")
Width
54cm (21.26")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this 19th Century Oil Painting to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1170935
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An antique oil painting depicting a classical scene in a heavily carved and gilded wooden frame.
Oil Painting Ganymede And Zeus Manner Of Domenico Zampieri 19th Century
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  • ObjectFine Art
  • Period19th century
  • StyleClassical Revival
  • MaterialOil paint, canvas, wood, gesso, gold leaf
  • ColourGold and Brown
  • MotifsMythological figures, Gilded acanthus leaf frame, Chiaroscuro lighting, Classical composition
  • SizeH 64 cm (25 in) x W 54 cm (21 in) x D 8 cm (3 in)

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Nineteenth-century classical oil paintings often draw inspiration from Renaissance and Baroque masters, focusing on mythological or historical subjects with dramatic chiaroscuro and refined brushwork.

These works typically utilise oil paints applied to stretched linen canvas, housed within intricately carved and gilded wooden frames finished with gesso.

Authenticity is determined by examining canvas texture, ageing crackle in the oil paint layers, stretcher bar construction, and the craftsmanship of the period frame.

Hanging a traditional gold-framed painting against a boldly coloured or neutral contemporary wall creates a striking visual contrast that anchors the space with historical depth.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity and temperature, avoiding direct sunlight, and consulting a professional conservator for periodic cleaning.
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