Neptunus dwingt de winden tot bedaren 1746

"Neptunus dwingt de winden tot bedaren" (Neptune calms the winds) is an etching by Dutch artist Pieter Tanjé, created in 1746. This artwork depicts the Roman god Neptune, wielding his trident, standing on a seashell chariot pulled by seahorses and calming the stormy seas. The scene is framed by a rocky shore and a glimpse of a distant ship. The etching is now part of the Rijksmuseum's collection and measures 295mm in height and 234mm in width. Tanjé's work reflects the 18th-century fascination with classical mythology, often depicted in engravings and other printmaking techniques.