Neptune
1619
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Neptune is a 1619 by Unknown, a Baroque work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This photo shows a muscular man with a wild beard and curly hair, riding a sea creature. He’s shirtless, holding a trident in one hand and reins in the other. The sky is dark with swirling clouds, and the waves crash around them. The man’s face looks intense, with sharp shadows making his muscles stand out. The sea creature has a horse-like head and a scaly body, rising from the water. Look up chiaroscuro next to see how light and dark create drama in art.
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