Neptune with Two Horses on the Sea

Cornelis Schut I

Associated Names
Cornelis Schut I

Artist, Flemish, 1597 - 1655

This is a drawing of mythological figures interacting with horses and cherubs. The drawing features two standing figures, one holding a large draped circle above their head. Another figure is seated, balancing a large sphere on their knee, surrounded by swirling fabric and flowing hair. To the side, a bearded figure is seated on a chariot drawn by rearing horses, gripping handles or reins. Above them, two cherubic figures fly through clouds. The skilled line work emphasizes texture and movement typical of classic mythological depictions.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    plate: 24.7 x 32.1 cm (9 3/4 x 12 5/8 in.)
    sheet: 26.1 x 33.2 cm (10 1/4 x 13 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1972.28.94

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 124

Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1990

  • Eva/Ave: Woman in Renaissance and Baroque Prints, NGA, 1990, no. 144, repro.

2000

  • Fortune: "All is But Fortune", The Folger Shakespeare Library, Washington, D.C., 2000, no. 39

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 Hertzberge

1990

  • Russell 1990, cat.no.144.

Wikidata ID

Q65567369

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