Frieze with Tritons and Nymphs, c. 1517
Girolamo Mocettoexpand_more
Engravingexpand_more
Gift of Herschel V. Jones, 1926expand_more P.10,925
Not on Viewexpand_more
Although Venice originated in the early Middle Ages as a swampland stronghold against northern barbarians, the powerful republic identified itself with the ancient Romans and their sea god, Neptune. This print is one of two long, horizontal engravings that create a frieze of Neptune and his entourage. The design of the figures is likely based on grotesques unearthed from Roman ruins and circulated among artists in the early Renaissance.
Details
- Title
- Frieze with Tritons and Nymphs
- Artist Life
- (Venice), c. 1470–c. 1531
- Role
- Artist
- Accession Number
- P.10,925
- Provenance
- Purple stamp verso, J. Kuderna (L.1626 a).
- Catalogue Raisonne
- H. V 169.17 ii/ii; B.XIII,101,7
- Curator Approved
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