Triton with a Crocodile and a Swan, Part of a Model for the East Tympanum of the Amsterdam Town Hall (now Royal Palace) at Dam Square c. 1650 - 1653

This terracotta relief, "Triton with a Crocodile and a Swan," was created by Artus Quellinus the Elder between 1650 and 1653. The piece is a model for the East Tympanum of the Amsterdam Town Hall, now the Royal Palace at Dam Square, which stands as a prominent example of Dutch Renaissance architecture. The relief showcases the mythical Triton, a sea god often depicted as half-human and half-fish, blowing a conch shell while riding a crocodile. The dynamic composition and intricate detail are characteristic of Quellinus's work and this piece is now housed in the Rijksmuseum.