1630
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Jupiter, Neptune and Pluto is a 1630 ink by Simone Cantarini, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows three muscular men in a wild, chaotic scene. One rides a charging horse, another leans on a tree, and the third holds a trident. The background is packed with swirling clouds, ships, and tangled figures—some look like gods or demons. The lines are rough and busy, full of movement and drama. The artist used a technique called etching to create these deep, scratchy lines. The dark areas pop against the light paper, making everything feel intense and alive. Look up etching to see how artists like this made prints before photography.
Simone Cantarini or Simone da Pesaro, called il Pesarese (Baptized on 21 August 1612 – 15 October 1648) was an Italian painter and etcher.
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