1582
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Design for a Pendant with a Sea-Monster Carrying Neptune Flanked by Two Figures is a 1582 ink by Adriaen Collaert, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows a man riding a giant sea creature. He holds a spear and a trident, with two smaller figures beside him. Above them, a fancy chandelier-like shape hangs, and swirling scrolls frame the top. The tiny details in the scales and waves show careful craftsmanship. This kind of intricate linework was common in Renaissance art. Look up engraving to see how artists like this created such sharp details.
Adriaen Collaert (1560–1618) was a Flemish artist, born in Antwerp.
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