Battling Tritons 1763

"Battling Tritons" is an etching by German artist Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich, created in 1763. The drawing depicts a dynamic scene of three tritons locked in combat. Two of the figures are engaged in a fierce struggle, one holding a shield while the other attacks with a spear. The third triton appears to be fleeing the scene. The artist's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the rendering of the muscular figures, the swirling waves, and the birds flying overhead. This work showcases Dietrich's mastery of the etching technique and his talent for depicting scenes of mythical and dramatic action.