Neptune Plotting the Destruction of Man

1589

Workshop of Hendrick Goltzius, after Hendrick Goltzius

Associated Names
Hendrick Goltzius

Related Artist, Dutch, 1558 - 1617

Hendrick Goltzius

Artist After, Dutch, 1558 - 1617

This is a drawing of mythological figures interacting with water in a natural landscape. In the foreground, several muscular figures are engaged in the task of channeling and pouring water from large urns or vessels. The scene is dynamic, with a variety of poses and flowing lines. In the background, mountainous terrain is visible with a waterfall. A figure in the upper-right stands on a wave or spout of water, holding a trident. The figures and landscape are detailed with intricate linework, and the sky features wispy clouds.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of the Estate of Leo Steinberg

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 18.6 x 26.1 cm (7 5/16 x 10 1/4 in.), cut to platemark

  • Accession Number

    2011.139.155

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    New Hollstein 1996, no. 541, State i/ii

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Dr. Edward Peart, London (1756 or 1758 - 1826) (Lugt 892).Leo Steinberg, New York (1920-2011); Estate of Leo Steinberg; gift to NGA, 2011

Associated Names

Bibliography

1949

  • Hollstein, F.W.H. et al. German engravings, etchings and woodcuts ca. 1400-1700. 8 vols. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberger, 1954-1868. Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts, ca. 1450-1700. Vols. I-XV, XVIII, XIX. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberger: no. 517

1993

  • The New Hollstein Dutch & Flemish Etchings, Engravings and Woodcuts, 1450-1700. Rotterdam: Sound & Vision Interactive, 1996-: no. 541, i/ii.

Inscriptions

in plate, along lower edge: Undivonio collecta noto Thaumantias Iris / Nubila per terras dissipat imbre gravi / Neptunusq ferox cunctis indicit aquarum / Numinibus fontes eiaculare suos

Wikidata ID

Q76559468

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