Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: A Triton Carrying off a Nymph 1515 - 1527

"Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: A Triton Carrying off a Nymph" is an engraving by Marco Dente, created between 1515 and 1527. The artwork depicts a scene of classical mythology: a Triton, a sea creature with the upper body of a man and the tail of a fish, carries off a nymph. The intricate detail of the human figures and the flowing waves created by Dente's masterful use of linework, exemplify the high standard of engraving during the Renaissance period. This print, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a testament to the enduring power of classical imagery in art.