Neptunus op een dolfijn 1772 - 1773

This etching, titled "Neptunus op een dolfijn" (Neptune on a Dolphin), was created by Antoine Alexandre Joseph Cardon in 1772-1773. The artwork depicts the Roman god Neptune riding a dolphin, holding a trident in his right hand. On either side of the central figures are small cherubs standing on stone pedestals. This work is a fine example of Cardon's mastery of etching technique, evident in the detailed depiction of the figures and their surroundings. The artwork is currently housed at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.