This classical Renaissance artwork depicts the mythological figure of Galatea standing regally within a scallop shell chariot pulled across the sea by two dolphins. She is centered in the composition, draped in flowing crimson and white fabric, with her gaze directed upward and outward. Surrounding her are various mythological creatures, including tritons and sea nymphs, who actively guide the dolphins or embrace one another. In the foreground, a winged cherub floats just above the water's surface, reaching toward the chariot.
Above the primary maritime scene, the upper portion of the image features a pale, cloudy sky populated by three small winged putti, or cherubs. Each is armed with a bow and arrow, positioned as if aiming toward the figures below. A fourth, partial figure of a putto emerges from a cloud in the far upper-left corner. The entire composition is balanced and dynamic, emphasizing the swirling movement of the sea and the athletic, idealized forms of the figures.
The colour palette is soft and painterly, dominated by the muted blues of the ocean and sky, contrasted against the warm, sun-kissed skin tones of the figures. Deep reds and golds provide focal accents within the drapery. The lighting is diffused and even, characteristic of High Renaissance fresco painting, lending a sense of weightlessness and grace to the mythological subjects. The overall style is refined and balanced, prioritizing anatomical precision and rhythmic, fluid motion.