Neptune's Kingdom
Engraving
1587 (printed)
1587 (printed)
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This engraving by Jacques de Gheyn II shows Neptune, the mythological god who ruled the sea and all sea-creatures. He is identifiable by the trident, or three-pronged staff he carries. He is shown surrounded by tritons (mermen), nereids (sea-nymphs) and hippocamps (seahorses), as well as cupids, a popular motif in Renaissance art. Neptune also represents one of the four elements, Water.
Object details
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| Title | Neptune's Kingdom (popular title) |
| Materials and techniques | Engraving on paper |
| Brief description | Jacques de Gheyn II after W.van Tettenrode. Design for a bronze plaque or dish showing 'Neptune's Kingdom'. Holland or Flanders, 1587. |
| Physical description | Engraving |
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| Marks and inscriptions | Lettered in the upper centre of the plate:
'Guilelmus Telrtio inuet. HGoltzios excud. / ano. 1587 Jacques de Gheijn sculp.' |
| Gallery label | PRINT: NEPTUNE'S KINGDOM
Low Countries, 1587
Engraving by Jacob de Gheyn II (1565-1629) after W. van Tettenrode
The central roundel shows the classical sea-god Neptune, who can be identified by the trident he carries. Around him are cupids and creatures from his retinue: tritons (mermen), nereids (sea-nymphs) and hippocamps (seahorses). This print could serve as a design for a dish. |
| Object history | The central roundel shows the classical sea-god Neptune, who can be identified by the trident he carries. Around him are cupids and creatures from his retinue: tritons (mermen), nereids (sea-nymphs) and hippocamps (seahorses). |
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| Summary | This engraving by Jacques de Gheyn II shows Neptune, the mythological god who ruled the sea and all sea-creatures. He is identifiable by the trident, or three-pronged staff he carries. He is shown surrounded by tritons (mermen), nereids (sea-nymphs) and hippocamps (seahorses), as well as cupids, a popular motif in Renaissance art. Neptune also represents one of the four elements, Water. |
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| Accession number | 16377 |
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| Record created | July 20, 2005 |
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