Water gepersonifieerd door de god Neptunus 1587

"Water gepersonifieerd door de god Neptunus" (Water Personified by the God Neptune) is a 1587 engraving by Johann Sadeler I, depicting the Roman god Neptune riding a seahorse through tumultuous waves. Neptune, holding his trident aloft, represents the power and majesty of the sea. Sadeler's precise and detailed style is evident in the depiction of Neptune's musculature, the seahorse's flowing mane, and the crashing waves. The Latin inscription further emphasizes Neptune's dominion over the seas. This artwork exemplifies the Renaissance interest in classical mythology and the skill of Northern European printmakers.