Pendant Design with a Sea Monster Carrying Neptune on an Urn Beside a River-God with an Oar 1582

This intricate engraving by Adriaen Collaert, created in 1582, envisions a pendant design adorned with mythological figures. A sea monster carries Neptune, the Roman god of the sea, on an urn, while a river-god, wielding an oar, sits astride the creature's back. The design showcases the artist's mastery of detail and skill in capturing the essence of classical mythology. This artwork, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, exemplifies the Renaissance fascination with decorative arts and the allure of fantastical imagery.