Plate 6: Ship of Castor and Pollux (Barcha de Castor et Poluce), from the series 'The magnificent pageant on the river Arno in Florence for the marriage of the Grand Duke' (Le Magnifique carousel fait sur le fleuve de l'Arne a Florence, pour le mariage du Grand Duc), for the wedding celebration of Cosimo de' Medici in Florence, 1608 1664

This anonymous etching, "Plate 6: Ship of Castor and Pollux (Barcha de Castor et Poluce)," from the series "The magnificent pageant on the river Arno in Florence for the marriage of the Grand Duke" (Le Magnifique carousel fait sur le fleuve de l'Arne a Florence, pour le mariage du Grand Duc), depicts a lavishly decorated ship, representing Castor and Pollux, and is one of the many scenes illustrating the grand wedding celebration of Cosimo de' Medici in Florence in 1608. The intricate details, including the ship's ornate design, the figures onboard, and the presence of a woman riding a mythical creature, add to the grandeur and spectacle of this historical event, showcasing the artistic brilliance of the time.