Neptunus en zijn vrouw Amphritite 1584

This 1584 engraving, "Neptunus en zijn vrouw Amphritite," depicts the Roman god of the sea, Neptune, and his wife, Amphitrite. Neptune, identifiable by his trident and the seaweed in his hair, is depicted half-human, half-fish, echoing his connection to the sea. Amphitrite, also a sea deity, is similarly depicted. Their entwined forms suggest their union, while the surrounding water emphasizes the watery domain of their divinity. This small yet detailed engraving, likely intended as part of a larger series, showcases the enduring interest in Roman mythology and the artistic conventions of depicting divine beings.