Study for a Fountain of Neptune 16th-17th century

This is a preliminary sketch for a fountain by Italian artist Cherubino Alberti, likely created in the late 16th or early 17th century. The drawing features a detailed study of the figure of Neptune, the Roman god of the sea, standing atop a dolphin and a fountain basin. The figure is depicted in a dynamic pose, with his arms outstretched, suggesting a powerful and majestic presence. The drawing is executed in brown ink and wash on paper, and exhibits Alberti's masterful skill in capturing the human form. "Study for a Fountain of Neptune" is part of the Minneapolis Institute of Art's collection.