Nereïde en een triton 1510 - 1550

"Nereïde en een triton" (Nereid and a Triton) is a 16th-century engraving by German artist Georg Pencz. The artwork depicts a vase adorned with intricate floral ornamentation, held aloft by a nereid and a triton. Pencz's mastery of detail is evident in the finely rendered figures and intricate patterns, highlighting the artist's penchant for Renaissance motifs and the beauty of the human form. The artwork, now held at the Rijksmuseum, reflects the period's fascination with classical mythology and the decorative arts.