Alexander the Great and Neptune

1634

Willem Basse

Associated Names
Willem Basse

Artist, Dutch, 1613 or 1614 - 1672

This is a drawing of a scene with a mounted warrior, infantry, mythological creatures, and deities near water. The warrior on horseback is clad in armor, accompanied by infantry holding shields and spears. Mythical creatures with horse and fish characteristics are in the water. A bearded figure with a crown and trident engages with the warrior. Other human-like figures are also in the water. The drawing is finely detailed with delicate line work reminiscent of classical or mythological illustrations.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and engraving on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    David K. E. Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    plate: 10.4 x 15.7 cm (4 1/8 x 6 3/16 in.)
    sheet: 10.8 x 17.7 cm (4 1/4 x 6 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1994.70.7

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 55

  • Volume Title

    Der Zee-Vaert Lof (Praise of Sea-Faring)

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Van Hattum Collection; purchased 1989 by NGA library (transferred to permanent collection in 1994).

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 Hertzberge

Inscriptions

by later hand, lower left verso in graphite: 7.

Wikidata ID

Q75125692

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