Battle of the Tritons 1763

"Battle of the Tritons" is an etching created by German artist Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich in 1763. The print depicts a dramatic scene of two tritons locked in a struggle, with one wielding a large club, while a third triton watches from the background. Dietrich, known for his detailed depictions of mythological scenes, captures the intensity of the battle with masterful use of line and shading. The etching, housed at the Art Institute of Chicago, is a testament to Dietrich's skill in capturing the essence of classical mythology.