Design for a Ewer with Neptune on his Chariot 1652 - 1725

This intricate pen-and-ink drawing by Giovanni Battista Foggini, a prominent Italian sculptor and goldsmith, is a design for an ewer. The detailed sketch depicts Neptune riding on his chariot, pulled by seahorses and surrounded by mythical sea creatures. The ewer itself is intricately designed, with a base adorned with two figures supporting the vessel. The drawing is a testament to Foggini's exceptional skill in creating detailed and imaginative designs for metalwork. This design, dated between 1652 and 1725, is a captivating example of the Baroque style and can be seen at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.