Triton en Nereïde by Sebald Beham

Triton en Nereïde 1523

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pencil drawn

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light pencil work

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pen illustration

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pen sketch

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pencil sketch

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old engraving style

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pen-ink sketch

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pen work

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pencil work

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pencil art

"Triton en Nereïde" is a small engraving by German Renaissance artist Sebald Beham, created in 1523. The artwork depicts the sea god Triton and a Nereid (sea nymph), riding a sea creature with a fish tail and fins. Triton holds a staff in his right hand and has a wreath of seaweed around his head, while the Nereid, nude, has her long hair flowing behind her. Beham's detailed and meticulous style, typical of the Northern Renaissance, is evident in the intricate depiction of the figures and the sea creature. The engraving's small size, 35 mm by 51 mm, further emphasizes the artist's remarkable skill and attention to detail. This work, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, is a testament to Beham's artistry and the enduring power of mythological themes in art.

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