Neptune 1575 - 1599

"Neptune" is a bronze sculpture by Johan Gregor van der Schardt, a 16th-century artist from the Netherlands, and is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. The sculpture depicts the Roman god of the sea, Neptune, in a dynamic pose, holding his trident, symbolizing his power over the ocean. The statue was likely part of a larger fountain or decorative ensemble. Van der Schardt was known for his skilled craftsmanship and his ability to create lifelike and expressive figures. This sculpture is an excellent example of the artist's work, which is characterized by its realism and attention to detail.