The Triumph of Neptune

18th century

French 18th Century

Associated Names
French 18th Century

Artist

This is a drawing of a mythological scene at sea. The image depicts several figures in water, surrounding a central figure who holds a trident. There are horses emerging from the water, and a chariot-like structure is implied. Surrounding the main scene, other figures appear to be engaging in acts such as blowing a conch shell, and there are figures in the sky resembling cherubs or putti. The use of shading and the blue-gray background adds a sense of motion to the waves and clouds.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    black crayon with white heightening on blue paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 32.9 x 42.5 cm (12 15/16 x 16 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.8899

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Jan Pietersz. Zoomer (Lugt 1511)?

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64570775

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