Neptuns vogn trukket af søheste 1701

Ludolf Bakhuizen's 1701 etching *Neptuns vogn trukket af søheste* (Neptune's Chariot Drawn by Sea Horses) depicts a dynamic scene of a sea god riding a chariot pulled by seahorses. The scene is set against a background of a ship and other vessels, suggesting a maritime setting. The etching is a fine example of Bakhuizen’s mastery of depicting the movement of water and ships, making him one of the leading marine artists of the 17th century. His dynamic and detailed etching style, utilizing fine lines and textures, captures the energy and detail of the sea and the ship, making the artwork a captivating glimpse into the maritime world of the time. This particular work, housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, is a valuable contribution to the museum’s collection of Dutch Golden Age art.