Neptunus op zijn triomfwagen 1621 - 1622

"Neptunus op zijn triomfwagen" (Neptune on his triumphal chariot) is an anonymous engraving from 1621-1622. The artwork depicts the Roman god Neptune standing on a shell-shaped chariot drawn by seahorses, holding a trident and leading the way through the waves. The engraving displays a dynamic composition with a focus on Neptune’s powerful presence and the turbulent seas. The detailed depiction of the sea and its creatures reflects the Dutch fascination with the natural world, and the mythological subject speaks to the enduring power of classical imagery in art. The engraving is housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.